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Maroochy River QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maroochy River, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maroochy River QLD is 1,667 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maroochy River is $827 per week ($43,004 per year). Median rent in Maroochy River is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Maroochy River has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Maroochy River has a population density of 64.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maroochy River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maroochy River is $2,000.

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Maroochy River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maroochy River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$827/wk

$43,004 per year

#3143 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$460/wk

$1,993 per month

#939 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maroochy River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (847) Female 49.2% (821)

Population Density

64.4

people per km²

1,667 people · 25.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,265

Family income/wk

Maroochy River Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maroochy River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.9% 209 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.1% 237 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maroochy River Country of Birth

Australia

91.4%

England

6.8%

Canada

0.8%

Germany

0.5%

Fiji

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Maroochy River Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Catholic

22.7%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

6.2%

Christian (other)

4.2%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maroochy River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Maroochy River Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.1%

German

29.4%

Afrikaans

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Maroochy River Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 443 people

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Employed part-time

26.5% 316 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 30 people

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Not in labour force

33.9% 404 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Maroochy River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.4%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Maroochy River Occupation

Professionals

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Managers

15.9%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Labourers

3.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Maroochy River Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Engineering

16.8%

Health

14.3%

Education

11.2%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Architecture & Building

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Maroochy River Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maroochy River Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

1.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maroochy River Marital Status

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Married

57.9% 769

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Separated

2.5% 33

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Divorced

6.9% 92

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Widowed

2.9% 38

👤

Never married

29.9% 397

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maroochy River Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

28.7%

Irish

9.7%

Scottish

9.2%

German

5.1%

Other

4.4%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

South African

0.9%

Maltese

0.9%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maroochy River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.9%

Secondary — Catholic

13.6%

Secondary — Government

12.7%

Primary — Catholic

12.1%

Pre-school

10.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.1%

Vocational Education

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maroochy River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 132

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No need for assistance

95.9% 3,070

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Maroochy River Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.5% 262

—

Not a volunteer

79.5% 1,016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maroochy River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.9%

$600-$799/mo

3.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maroochy River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

15.5%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

1.9%

Walked only

1.8%

Other

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bicycle

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Maroochy River Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.7%

1 vehicle

19.5%

2 vehicles

42.2%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Maroochy River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

27.5%

4 bedrooms

43.4%

5 bedrooms

13.5%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Maroochy River Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

38.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maroochy River Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,152

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maroochy River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

135

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maroochy River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maroochy River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.3%

Couple — no children

31.2%

Couple — no children under 15

16.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maroochy River Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 25

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Never served

98.0% 1,255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maroochy River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 205

—

Did not provide

83.9% 1,072

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maroochy River Children Ever Born

No children

28.8%

1 child

7.9%

2 children

34.9%

3 children

19.4%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Maroochy River When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Maroochy River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Maroochy River Household Size

1 person

12.6%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maroochy River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,357

Moved from QLD

163

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Maroochy River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.5%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Blended family — no other children

1.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maroochy River Schools

schools nearby

government

1050

avg ICSEA score

1,246

total students

Good Samaritan Catholic College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,246 students

1050

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Maroochy River Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,152/wk

Median Rent $460/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Maroochy River

Your weekly income

≈ $9,325/month

Median rent $460/wk

Left after rent $1,692/wk

Rent share 21.4%

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Maroochy River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barlows Hill

Pop: 834 Income: $864/wk Rent: $400/wk

Qunaba

Pop: 836 Income: $747/wk Rent: $320/wk

Marcus Beach

Pop: 839 Income: $794/wk Rent: $468/wk

Torbanlea

Pop: 841 Income: $492/wk Rent: $270/wk

Kin Kin

Pop: 844 Income: $631/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beechmont

Pop: 848 Income: $672/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maroochy River

What is the population of Maroochy River QLD?

The population of Maroochy River QLD is 1,667 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 64.4 people per km².Maroochy River is ranked #3,264 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maroochy River?

The median personal income in Maroochy River QLD is $827 per week, or $43,004 per year.The median household income is $2,152 per week.Family income is $2,265 per week.Maroochy River is ranked #3,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maroochy River?

Median rent in Maroochy River QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maroochy River ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maroochy River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maroochy River QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maroochy River?

The median age in Maroochy River QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maroochy River a good suburb to live in?

Maroochy River is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,667.The median income is $827/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31771. All dollar figures in AUD.