Queensland · Postcode 4552
Maleny postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 80 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Maleny at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Maleny vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Maleny | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,144 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 59 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Maleny is a locality 80 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4552. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Maleny has a population of 3,959 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $1,144, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 71 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Maleny includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 1,707 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maleny scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Maleny include Maleny State High School, Maleny State School and The River School.
Maleny is part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Maleny details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4552 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,959 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,144/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $618/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 24.3 km² |
| Population Density | 163/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,707 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 71 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.7626299 |
| Longitude | 152.8522429 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 80 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Sunshine Coast Hinterland |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fisher |
| State Electorate | Glass House |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 466 (11.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 271 (6.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 547 (13.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,104 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,567 (39.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 621 (15.7%) |
| Asthma | 331 (8.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 300 (7.6%) |
| Cancer | 219 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 166 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 147 (3.7%) |
| Dementia | 75 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 78 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 779 (46.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 573 (33.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 262 (15.5%) |
Schools in Maleny
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Maleny. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Maleny
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.