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Mooloolah Valley

QLD 4553 • Rest of QLD

3,629
Population (2021)
$39,936
Median Income
18.46 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
HinterlandFamily-FriendlyRegional TownCommuter RailLifestyle

About Mooloolah Valley

Mooloolah Valley is a Sunshine Coast hinterland town and locality with a 2021 Census population of 3,629. It sits south of Nambour and near Landsborough, combining village-centre development with surrounding semi-rural residential areas. The locality has long-standing rail and settlement history in the Blackall Range foothill corridor. Its character is community-oriented, green and family-friendly.

Residents enjoy local schools, village shops, recreation reserves and convenient access to both hinterland drives and Sunshine Coast beaches. The railway station supports regional commuting, while road links connect quickly to Caloundra, Nambour and larger employment hubs. Lifestyle balances small-town atmosphere with practical metropolitan access. Mooloolah Valley attracts families and lifestyle residents wanting space and connectivity.

Mooloolah Valley falls under postcode 4553 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Glass House electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4553
Urban Area
Caloundra
LGA / Council
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Glass House
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.76°, 152.97°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
18.46 km²
Elevation
44m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mooloolah Station
0.8 km
10 min
Landsborough Station
6 km
Not walkable
Eudlo Station
7.5 km
Not walkable
Nambour Station
18 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Sunshine Coast bus routes — Landsborough / Caloundra 25-55 min
  • Regional connectors — Nambour / Maroochydore 35-70 min
  • School and local services — Nearby hinterland localities 15-40 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
95 km
By Train
1 hr 45 min-2 hr 20 min
By Bus
2 hr+ (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 25 min-2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min-1 hr 40 min

🛣️ Many commuters travel within the Sunshine Coast region; Brisbane trips are feasible by rail or motorway.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Village core is walkable, but broader locality trips and commuting often require car or rail-bus connections.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,996
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,321
Census 2021
3,629
▲ 9.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,292
Income 2021
$39,936
▲ 23.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,689
Born Overseas 619

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 243
  • 2. New Zealand 140
  • 3. South Africa 22
  • 4. United States 21
  • 5. Scotland 19
  • 6. Netherlands 18
  • 7. Germany 17
  • 8. Wales 12
  • 9. Thailand 10
  • 10. Philippines 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,612
Australian 1,427
Irish 415
Scottish 402
German 241
Italian 101
Australian Aboriginal 88
Dutch 73
New Zealander 69
Welsh 35

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,064
Both parents born in Australia
737
Both parents born overseas
512
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.0%
Christianity
35.9%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
198 (5.5%)
5-14 years
557 (15.3%)
15-19 years
247 (6.8%)
20-24 years
171 (4.7%)
25-34 years
374 (10.3%)
35-44 years
513 (14.1%)
45-54 years
558 (15.4%)
55-64 years
446 (12.3%)
65-74 years
372 (10.3%)
75-84 years
154 (4.2%)
85+ years
40 (1.1%)

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