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Queensland · Postcode 4558
Maroochydore postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 91 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Maroochydore 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
Maroochydore vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Maroochydore | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,360 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -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.
Maroochydore is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4558. It sits about 91 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Sunshine Coast local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 13.0 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Maroochydore has a population of 20,629 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,360, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 452 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Maroochydore includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 8,854 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 44.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maroochydore scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Maroochydore area, including Maroochydore State High School, Stella Maris School, The Industry School - Sunshine Coast and others.
Maroochydore is part of the Maroochy statistical area in Queensland.
Maroochydore details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4558 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 20,629 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,360/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $771/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 13.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1585/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8,854 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 452 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.65 |
| Longitude | 153.1 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 91 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Maroochy |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
| State Electorate | Ninderry |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,227 (10.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,133 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,523 (26.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,159 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 5,588 (27.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,429 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 1,581 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,120 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 902 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 841 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 550 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 239 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 681 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,187 (48.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,750 (31.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,086 (12.5%) |
Schools in Maroochydore
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Maroochydore. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Maroochydore
Same Postcode (4558)
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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.