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Mooloolah Valley Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Mooloolah Valley is a locality approximately 79 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Mooloolah Valley is 4553, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mooloolah Valley has a population of 3,629 (1,750 males, 1,886 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Mooloolah Valley is $1,931, with a median personal income of $768 per week.
The median weekly rent is $420 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,996.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (140), Other countries (44), and South Africa (22).
89.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mooloolah Valley shows 1,734 people employed (918 full-time, 624 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (336), technicians & trades (240), and clerical & admin (144).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mooloolah Valley has an IRSAD score of 1017 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mooloolah Valley covers an area of 18.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 197 persons per km².
Statistically, Mooloolah Valley sits within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland area, part of the broader Sunshine Coast region. It falls under the Sunshine Coast local government area.
The federal electorate for Mooloolah Valley is Fisher (Rural).
The 4553 postcode is shared by Mooloolah Valley along with Diamond Valley, Glenview, Mooloolah and Palmview.
Mooloolah Valley Details
| Postcode | 4553 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,629 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,931/week |
| Median Personal Income | $768/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,996 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 18.5 km² |
| Population Density | 197/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,201 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 99 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -26.7607 |
| Longitude | 152.9618 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 79 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Sunshine Coast Hinterland |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fisher |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 755 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 418 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 887 (24.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,004 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 566 (15.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 332 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 114 (3.1%) |
| Arthritis | 112 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 82 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 69 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 68 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 43 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (1.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 273 (23.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 516 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 378 (32.1%) |