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Mudgeeraba

QLD 4213 • Rest of QLD

14,578
Population (2021)
$40,352
Median Income
26.21 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralHinterlandAcreageFamily-Friendly

About Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba is a semi-rural suburb of 14,500 residents in the Gold Coast hinterland, 15 kilometres southwest of Surfers Paradise. The suburb offers acreage properties and bushland character while remaining connected to the coast. Somerset College adds educational prestige to the area.

Life here blends Gold Coast accessibility with genuine rural character—horse properties, bushland walks, and wildlife encounters are part of daily life. The village centre maintains country atmosphere. Mudgeeraba attracts families seeking space and nature, horse owners, and those wanting Gold Coast living with hinterland escape.

Mudgeeraba falls under postcode 4213 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mudgeeraba electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4213
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
McPherson
State Electorate
Mudgeeraba
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.08°, 153.35°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
26.21 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Bell Place Mudgeeraba 4213 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Mudgeeraba Market Shopping Centre, 3 Swan Lane Mudgeeraba 4213 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,993
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

60 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,624
Census 2021
14,578
▲ 7.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,892
Income 2021
$40,352
▲ 15.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,207
Born Overseas 3,802

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 927
  • 2. England 870
  • 3. South Africa 321
  • 4. China 138
  • 5. Scotland 92
  • 6. United States 87
  • 7. Germany 86
  • 8. Japan 86
  • 9. Philippines 81
  • 10. India 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,525
Australian 5,056
Scottish 1,608
Irish 1,522
German 737
Italian 415
Chinese 350
New Zealander 327
Dutch 315
Australian Aboriginal 278

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,908
Both parents born in Australia
4,673
Both parents born overseas
2,381
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.7%
No Religion
43.7%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
920 (6.3%)
5-14 years
2,340 (16.1%)
15-19 years
1,016 (7.0%)
20-24 years
662 (4.5%)
25-34 years
1,466 (10.1%)
35-44 years
2,133 (14.6%)
45-54 years
2,165 (14.9%)
55-64 years
1,624 (11.1%)
65-74 years
1,286 (8.8%)
75-84 years
740 (5.1%)
85+ years
227 (1.6%)

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