Maudsland

QLD 4210 • Rest of QLD

8,073
Population (2021)
$50,492
Median Income
14.55 km²
Area
$540/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbNew DevelopmentAffluentSuburban

About Maudsland

Maudsland is a rapidly growing residential suburb in the City of Gold Coast, set in the hinterland fringe approximately 35 kilometres north-west of Surfers Paradise and adjacent to Oxenford and Pacific Pines. The suburb's population surged from 5,568 in 2016 to 8,073 in 2021, reflecting significant new housing development across its 14.5 square kilometres. With a youthful median age of 34, a high median household income of $2,576 per week, and an average household size of 3.4 persons, Maudsland is clearly popular with young, affluent families.

The suburb features predominantly modern estates with generous block sizes compared to coastal Gold Coast areas, appealing to families seeking space and value without sacrificing city access. Nearby Oxenford and Pacific Pines offer everyday shopping, schools, and community services, while the Pacific Motorway (M1) provides straightforward links to both the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Proximity to Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild, and the broader theme park corridor adds to the area's lifestyle appeal, cementing Maudsland's reputation as one of the Gold Coast's fastest-growing family destinations.

Maudsland falls under postcode 4210 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Theodore electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4210
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.94°, 153.28°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
14.55 km²
Elevation
88m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$540
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.4 people
Median Age
34 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,568
Census 2021
8,073
45.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,068
Income 2021
$50,492
20.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,440
Born Overseas 2,388

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 746
  • 2. England 527
  • 3. South Africa 192
  • 4. India 175
  • 5. Philippines 51
  • 6. Scotland 49
  • 7. Germany 39
  • 8. United States 37
  • 9. South Korea 32
  • 10. China 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,406
Australian 2,797
Scottish 913
Irish 726
German 382
Maori 270
Indian 222
New Zealander 205
Italian 171
Dutch 170

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,517
Both parents born in Australia
3,035
Both parents born overseas
1,271
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.5%
Christianity
44.4%
Hinduism
1.8%
Sikhism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
630 (7.8%)
5-14 years
1,533 (19.0%)
15-19 years
622 (7.7%)
20-24 years
456 (5.6%)
25-34 years
898 (11.1%)
35-44 years
1,468 (18.2%)
45-54 years
1,232 (15.3%)
55-64 years
667 (8.3%)
65-74 years
394 (4.9%)
75-84 years
139 (1.7%)
85+ years
28 (0.3%)

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