Meridan Plains
QLD 4551 • Rest of QLD
About Meridan Plains
Meridan Plains is a rapidly growing suburban locality on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, situated within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area near Caloundra, approximately 80 kilometres north of Brisbane. The suburb experienced remarkable population growth between 2016 and 2021, rising from 3,675 to 4,589 residents, reflecting strong demand for housing in this coastal hinterland region. With a median age of 36 and a median household income of around $1,529 per week, Meridan Plains attracts young families and working-age residents drawn by its relative affordability and proximity to Sunshine Coast amenities.
Situated close to the Sunshine Coast's popular beaches near Caloundra, residents enjoy easy access to a coastal lifestyle without the price premium of beachfront suburbs. The suburb is served by a growing range of local shops and services, and its position along major arterial routes provides convenient connections to Caloundra town centre and the Bruce Highway for commuters. With a strong representation of school-age children and a community drawn predominantly from English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish backgrounds, Meridan Plains offers a welcoming, family-oriented environment in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
Meridan Plains falls under postcode 4551 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kawana electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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7 Gregson Place
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Pelican Waters Blvd Pelican Waters
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88 Queen Street
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56A Queen Street
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17 Buderim Street
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Alfred Street
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47 Lomond Crescent
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Buderim Street
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Talara Street
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Gregory Street
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168 Sunset Drive
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Woodlands Boulevard
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1 Pelican Waters Boulevard
Housing 2021 Census
17 state housing + 13 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 281
- 2. New Zealand 197
- 3. India 94
- 4. South Africa 52
- 5. Philippines 28
- 6. Scotland 27
- 7. Germany 25
- 8. United States 22
- 9. Ireland 20
- 10. Canada 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)