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Pacific Paradise QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pacific Paradise QLD is 2,675 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pacific Paradise is $654 per week ($34,008 per year). Median rent in Pacific Paradise is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Pacific Paradise has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Pacific Paradise has a population density of 1011.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pacific Paradise is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pacific Paradise is $1,600.

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Pacific Paradise Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pacific Paradise Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$654/wk

$34,008 per year

#6273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pacific Paradise Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (1,267) Female 52.5% (1,400)

Population Density

1011.0

people per km²

2,675 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,551

Family income/wk

Pacific Paradise 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)

Pacific Paradise Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.8% 358 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.2% 375 dwellings

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

Pacific Paradise Country of Birth

Australia

91.4%

England

5.9%

Germany

0.9%

Canada

0.8%

India

0.7%

Fiji

0.3%

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

Pacific Paradise Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Catholic

16.0%

Anglican

12.2%

Not stated

7.8%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Baptist

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pacific Paradise Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Pacific Paradise Languages Spoken at Home

Other

22.2%

German

17.8%

SAL Tot

15.6%

Spanish

11.1%

Serbian

8.9%

IAL Punjabi

8.9%

Vietnamese

8.9%

Gujarati

6.7%

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

Pacific Paradise Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 604 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 411 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.2% 65 people

🏠

Not in labour force

46.3% 933 people

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

Pacific Paradise Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

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

Pacific Paradise Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Professionals

18.9%

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Labourers

8.3%

Managers

8.2%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

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

Pacific Paradise Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.9%

Engineering

14.9%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Architecture & Building

11.9%

Health

11.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.9%

Education

8.5%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Pacific Paradise Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pacific Paradise Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pacific Paradise Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 1,001

↔️

Separated

3.6% 83

📋

Divorced

13.6% 310

🕊️

Widowed

6.1% 140

👤

Never married

32.8% 750

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pacific Paradise Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

27.9%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

8.8%

German

5.2%

Other

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.6%

Italian

1.4%

Filipino

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Maori

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pacific Paradise School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.2%

Secondary — Government

24.2%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

8.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.3%

Secondary — Catholic

3.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

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

Pacific Paradise Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.5% 479

✅

No need for assistance

90.5% 4,549

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

Pacific Paradise Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.7% 292

—

Not a volunteer

86.3% 1,839

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pacific Paradise Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pacific Paradise How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

1.9%

Bus

1.6%

Bicycle

1.3%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

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

Pacific Paradise Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

43.6%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

10.0%

4+ vehicles

4.8%

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

Pacific Paradise Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

29.5%

3 bedrooms

51.0%

4 bedrooms

15.5%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Pacific Paradise Population Mobility

19.4%

moved in the last year

49.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pacific Paradise Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

141

Indigenous residents

4,953

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pacific Paradise Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

291

Arthritis

135

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Pacific Paradise Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pacific Paradise Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.6%

Couple — children under 15

33.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pacific Paradise Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 84

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Never served

96.1% 2,063

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pacific Paradise Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 273

—

Did not provide

87.1% 1,849

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pacific Paradise Children Ever Born

No children

31.6%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

31.1%

3 children

16.1%

4 children

5.1%

5+ children

1.8%

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

Pacific Paradise When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Pacific Paradise Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

8.3%

Did not do domestic work

30.8%

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

Pacific Paradise Household Size

1 person

24.8%

2 persons

44.0%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pacific Paradise Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,008

Moved from QLD

285

Moved — same area (SA2)

100

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

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

Pacific Paradise Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.6%

Step family — no other children

14.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Step family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pacific Paradise Schools

schools nearby

government

1028

avg ICSEA score

2,857

total students

Stella Maris School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 737 students

1081

ICSEA

The Industry School - Sunshine Coast Independent

Secondary · 10-12 · 226 students

1054

ICSEA

Pacific Paradise State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 467 students

1024

ICSEA

Maroochydore State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,205 students

1011

ICSEA

Maroochydore State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 222 students

969

ICSEA

Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Pacific Paradise Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,340/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Pacific Paradise

Your weekly income

≈ $5,807/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $940/wk

Rent share 29.9%

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Pacific Paradise vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,351 Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk

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Pop: 1,352 Income: $721/wk Rent: $420/wk

Chatsworth (Qld)

Pop: 1,353 Income: $609/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sadliers Crossing

Pop: 1,358 Income: $800/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,364 Income: $543/wk Rent: $240/wk

Blackall

Pop: 1,365 Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pacific Paradise

What is the population of Pacific Paradise QLD?

The population of Pacific Paradise QLD is 2,675 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1011.0 people per km².Pacific Paradise is ranked #2,612 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pacific Paradise?

The median personal income in Pacific Paradise QLD is $654 per week, or $34,008 per year.The median household income is $1,340 per week.Family income is $1,551 per week.Pacific Paradise is ranked #6,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pacific Paradise?

Median rent in Pacific Paradise QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 29.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Pacific Paradise ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pacific Paradise?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pacific Paradise QLD is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pacific Paradise?

The median age in Pacific Paradise QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pacific Paradise a good suburb to live in?

Pacific Paradise is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,675.The median income is $654/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.9% 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: 32247. All dollar figures in AUD.