Marcoola
QLD 4564 • Rest of QLD
About Marcoola
Marcoola is a beachside suburb on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, located within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area approximately 90 kilometres north of Brisbane. Spreading across 14 square kilometres at near sea-level elevation, it encompasses a mix of residential streets, coastal lowlands, and areas close to the Sunshine Coast Airport. With a population of 3,355 and a median age of 45, the suburb attracts an older demographic of sea-change seekers, retirees, and lifestyle-focused residents drawn to its relaxed coastal setting.
The suburb's beachfront and proximity to Coolum Beach and Mudjimba offer residents easy access to swimming, surfing, and coastal walking paths. Local amenities are available nearby in Coolum Beach township, with more extensive retail and services accessible in Maroochydore, the Sunshine Coast's commercial hub, approximately 10 kilometres south. Transport is largely car-dependent, with bus services connecting to the broader Sunshine Coast network; the median household income reflects the area's lifestyle demographic, with many residents working locally or in nearby Noosa and Maroochydore.
Marcoola falls under postcode 4564 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maroochydore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Sunbus Sunshine Coast services — Maroochydore / Coolum Beach 15-25 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway (M1) is the main arterial to Brisbane; Sunshine Motorway links to the Coast
Car is essential for most errands; the beach and nearby coastal paths are accessible on foot for residents close to the shoreline
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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14-24 Menzies Drive
Housing 2021 Census
5 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 142
- 2. New Zealand 111
- 3. India 24
- 4. South Africa 23
- 5. Philippines 22
- 6. Germany 15
- 7. United States 13
- 8. Canada 12
- 9. Scotland 12
- 10. Ireland 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)