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Mooloolaba

QLD 4557 • Rest of QLD

8,202
Population (2021)
$43,836
Median Income
4.00 km²
Area
4m
Elevation
CoastalBeach LifestyleTourist DestinationFamily-FriendlyRetiree Popular

About Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba is a popular beachside suburb on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, located approximately 95 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of around 8,200 residents, it features a mix of permanent residents, retirees, and a vibrant holiday-maker community. The suburb enjoys a subtropical climate with warm weather year-round and is known for its relaxed coastal atmosphere and welcoming community.

The suburb offers an enviable beach lifestyle with its famous patrolled beach, the Mooloolaba Esplanade, SEA LIFE aquarium, and excellent dining and café options. It attracts young professionals, families, and retirees who enjoy the waterfront lifestyle, with easy access to Underwater World, local markets, and boutique shopping. The area is well-serviced with a Coles supermarket and a variety of restaurants along the esplanade.

Mooloolaba falls under postcode 4557 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maroochydore electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4557
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Maroochydore
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.69°, 153.12°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
4.00 km²
Elevation
4m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Landsborough
18 km
Sunshine Coast Line (QR)
Woombye
12 km
Sunshine Coast Line (QR)
Nambour
15 km
Sunshine Coast Line (QR)

Bus Services

  • 600 — Maroochydore, Caloundra 20-40 min
  • 615 — Landsborough Station 35 min
  • 610 — Nambour 30 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
95 km
By Train
2h 15min (train + connecting bus)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min

🛣️ No direct train - bus to Landsborough then train to Brisbane

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability along esplanade and beach area; most daily errands possible on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Mooloolaba Street & Venning Street Mooloolaba 4557 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,762
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,730
Census 2021
8,202
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$43,836
▲ 24.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,649
Born Overseas 2,091

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 501
  • 2. England 419
  • 3. India 101
  • 4. South Africa 95
  • 5. Brazil 77
  • 6. Philippines 62
  • 7. United States 62
  • 8. Canada 53
  • 9. Nepal 45
  • 10. Germany 42
  • 11. Ireland 42
  • 12. Scotland 37
  • 13. Italy 29
  • 14. Netherlands 29
  • 15. China 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,656
Australian 2,546
Irish 1,120
Scottish 990
German 496
Italian 282
New Zealander 153
Dutch 152
Australian Aboriginal 136
Indian 104

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,345
Both parents born in Australia
2,344
Both parents born overseas
1,024
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.4%
Christianity
42.9%
Hinduism
1.4%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
304 (3.7%)
5-14 years
782 (9.5%)
15-19 years
354 (4.3%)
20-24 years
463 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,169 (14.3%)
35-44 years
1,062 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,069 (13.0%)
55-64 years
1,225 (14.9%)
65-74 years
1,121 (13.7%)
75-84 years
499 (6.1%)
85+ years
152 (1.9%)

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