Mooloolah Valley sits 91 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Census data records 3,629 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $100,412 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The suburb grew 9.3% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $420 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,996. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is moderate.
Is Mooloolah Valley a good suburb?
Mooloolah Valley scores a B (60/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Very walkable
Walkability 64/100 · 91.4 km · 77 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $1.22M
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 50/100 · Crime 24/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 40 · 3,629 residents
Liveability Rating
60 / 100 · Ranked #340 in QLDEach bar is Mooloolah Valley's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Mooloolah Valley?
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Our score
60 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataMooloolah Valley's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $1.22 million, 0.7% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,223,500
21% above its 5 neighbours (median $1,015,000)
Based on 98 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 30 days — median across 35 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 6 sales $995K
- 3 bed 32 sales $1.01M
- 4 bed 45 sales $1.29M
- 5 bed 13 sales $1.58M
Land
$675,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Mooloolah Valley are currently listed at around $1 million on average. Based on 7 houses listed in the past six months.
$1M
7 houses listed in the last 6 months.
7 of the suburb's 1,201 dwellings (0.6%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Mooloolah Valley rent for around $800 a week on average, based on 6 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$800/wk
6 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
6 rentals advertised against an estimated 161 rented homes (3.7%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $620/wk
- 17 bonds
- +28% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202579 Severely unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 38% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4553.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$800/week ($42,000 a year) on a $1 million median
Based on a small sample (6 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
14 active Airbnb listings: 12 whole homes and 2 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.9% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Mooloolah Valley safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Mooloolah Valley sits in the low band, with 23 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 12% on the prior year.
23 offences
11.5% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202413 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Mooloolah Valley, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 230 students in one school (avg 230)
Primary
Walkability
Mooloolah Valley is somewhat walkable on foot — at 64/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car. Within the suburb there are 1 supermarket, 19 parks and 5 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Mooloolah Valley.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 3.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 2.7 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 1.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 13 min
- Span of service
- 20.1 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 20 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Mooloolah Valley.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 57%
- Premises covered
- 1,516
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Sunshine Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 13 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Mooloolah Valley is home to about 3,600 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $100,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,629
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$100,412/yr
Census Median Rent
$420/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,996/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$39,936/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.5%
Total Dwellings
1,201
Owner-Occupier Rate
86.6%
Houses
98.1%
Rental Stress
21.8%
Mortgage Stress
23.9%
Work From Home
17.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.0%
- Employment Rate
- 60.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 40.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
67 residents (1.8%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
7.5% of residents (258) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (182).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,431 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
3% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (55 of 1,733).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,690 a year through Sunshine Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Sunshine Coast
In the year to August 2026, 2,962 new dwellings were approved across Sunshine Coast. That mix is 1,757 houses and 1,205 units. Approvals are down 41.1% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 44 to 170 homes
- Within 2 years 8 to 30 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 29 to 105 homes
- No timeframe set 7 to 35 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (19 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 12.3 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Nambour (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 13.5 km away.
Setting
- Elevation
- 41 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 16.5 km
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4553, 147 of 12,115 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.6% (313 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4553, 4,169 rooftop-solar systems totalling 30.0 MW have been installed since 2001. 280 went up in the last year.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
7 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4553.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $1,223,500 this is $473,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Wallace Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Wallace | 44.0% | 56.0% | +2.6 |
| 2022 | Andrew Wallace | 41.3% | 58.7% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Andrew Wallace | 37.3% | 62.7% | +3.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Powell Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andrew Powell LNP | 60.2% |
| 2020 | Andrew Powell LNP | 51.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- #7 in Highest-yielding Sunshine Coast suburbs (houses)
- #8 in Best Sunshine Coast suburbs for first-home buyers (houses)
- #9 in Sunshine Coast suburbs where young families live
- #12 in Sunshine Coast suburbs with the best NBN connectivity
- #13 in Sunshine Coast suburbs with the largest non-religious population
- #15 in The safest suburbs in Sunshine Coast
Nearby suburbs
Landsborough QLD 4550
Glenview QLD 4553
Eudlo QLD 4554
Ilkley QLD 4554
Diamond Valley QLD 4553
Bald Knob QLD 4552
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Common questions about Mooloolah Valley
Is Mooloolah Valley a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mooloolah Valley is low (24/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Mooloolah Valley?
Mooloolah Valley has a moderate recorded bushfire history (50/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Mooloolah Valley a good place to live?
Mooloolah Valley has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (60/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Mooloolah Valley?
Mooloolah Valley, QLD had a population of 3,629 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mooloolah Valley, QLD?
The postcode for Mooloolah Valley, QLD is 4553.
How far is Mooloolah Valley from Brisbane?
Mooloolah Valley is 91 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 77 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mooloolah Valley?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mooloolah Valley was $100,412 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Mooloolah Valley?
The median advertised rent in Mooloolah Valley is $800 a week for houses (6 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Mooloolah Valley?
The median age of residents in Mooloolah Valley was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Mooloolah Valley at risk of bushfire?
Mooloolah Valley has a moderate recorded bushfire history (50/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Mooloolah Valley?
There is 1 school inside the Mooloolah Valley boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Mooloolah Valley walkable?
Mooloolah Valley scores 64/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Mooloolah Valley?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Mooloolah Valley (Nambour (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 12.3 µg/m³. That puts Mooloolah Valley below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mooloolah Valley?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Mooloolah Valley belong to?
Mooloolah Valley sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mooloolah Valley?
The average residential rates bill through Sunshine Coast is $1,690 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mooloolah Valley?
Across Sunshine Coast, 2,962 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 41.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Mooloolah Valley in?
Mooloolah Valley sits within the federal Division of Fisher, currently held by Andrew Wallace (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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