Mudgeeraba
Detached housing and family mortgages define Mudgeeraba more than high-rise Gold Coast living: 78.1% of dwellings are separate houses, apartments are just 0.4%, and 48.9% of homes carry a mortgage. Its 26.21 sq km footprint and 556.2 residents per sq km give it a lower-density feel than nearby Robina, while still sitting closer to coastal jobs than Tallai. Household income sits at the 70.7 percentile nationally, because professional, health, construction and education jobs support a middle-to-higher income mortgage belt.
Population
14,578
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,893/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers are buying space and school access rather than apartment convenience. A median house price is not currently reported, so affordability is better read through repayments: the typical mortgage is $1,993 a month and mortgage costs equal 24.3% of income, below the 26.4% rent-to-income figure. Housing is large, with 50.9% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and 44.0% having 3 bedrooms. That suits families because 78.1% are separate houses and apartments are only 0.4%, lower than the 20.9% semi-detached share.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are buying space and school access rather than apartment convenience. A median house price is not currently reported, so affordability is better read through repayments: the typical mortgage is $1,993 a month and mortgage costs equal 24.3% of income, below the 26.4% rent-to-income figure. Housing is large, with 50.9% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and 44.0% having 3 bedrooms. That suits families because 78.1% are separate houses and apartments are only 0.4%, lower than the 20.9% semi-detached share.
For Investors
Investor appeal is steadier than speculative. Renters make up 23.8% of households, lower than the 48.9% with a mortgage, so demand is not driven only by transience. Weekly rent is $500 (2021 Census) and vacancy is 3.4%, giving income focus but not an ultra-tight vacancy story. The suburb has 0 recorded development approvals over 12 months, which limits new supply pressure, while rents have risen 45.2% across the shift period because family-sized rentals remain useful in a detached-dominant market.
Schools in Mudgeeraba iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Somerset College
Prep-12 · 1612 students
Clover Hill State School
Prep-6 · 888 students
Mudgeeraba Creek State School
Prep-6 · 613 students
Mudgeeraba State School
Prep-6 · 584 students
Demographics
Mudgeeraba is slightly younger than Australia overall, with a median age of 39, 1.0 years below the national benchmark. Overseas-born residents are 27.1%, which is 5.5 percentage points above national, while university attainment at 30.0% is almost level with national at 0.1 points below. Households average 2.9 people, 0.4 above national, because family homes dominate. English ancestry is the largest group at 6,525 people, followed by Scottish at 1,608 and Irish at 1,522.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.1%
Houses
20.9%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is heavily family-sized and owner-occupied. Separate houses account for 78.1% of dwellings, far higher than apartments at 0.4%, with semi-detached homes adding 20.9%. Ownership is stable because 27.3% are owned outright and 48.9% have a mortgage, compared with 23.8% renting. Price signals are incomplete because no median house price is currently reported, but the carrying-cost picture is clear: $1,993 monthly mortgages and $500 (2021 Census) weekly rents sit with a 24.3% mortgage-to-income ratio.
Mortgage / mo
$1,993
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Mar 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $500.
$900
Bond data Mar 2026 quarter · houses $900
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$776
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
172
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.3%
Couples, no children
12,372
Total families
Economy & Employment
Local work patterns point to a service and trades economy with above-median resources. Healthcare leads at 20.2% and 978 workers, followed by construction at 13.5% and 654, education at 13.2% and 641, professional/tech at 8.9% and retail at 7.8%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,552, while clerical/admin, managers and community/personal roles sit at 921, 872 and 864. Unemployment is 5.5% and participation is 60.6%; SEIFA IER ranks in decile 9, higher than IRSAD decile 7, because economic resources are stronger than education and occupation advantage.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
7,024
Unemployed
206
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.8%
Part-time
33.7%
Participation
60.6%
Employed
6,474
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.0%
Postgraduate
6.8%
Born Overseas
27.1%
Dwellings
4,841
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for car-based families. Commuting by car as driver is 91.8%, far higher than public transport at 1.2% or walking and cycling at 1.8%, because the 26.21 sq km layout spreads homes, schools and shops. Education is a clear anchor: 4 schools span ICSEA 1016 to 1157, led by Independent Somerset College at 1157 with 1,612 students, then Government Clover Hill State School at 1054 and Government Mudgeeraba Creek State School at 1041. IRSAD decile 7 sits above the national median, supporting amenity without inner-city density.
Drive
91.8%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.05%/yr
(+136 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is moderate rather than runaway. The trend forecast adds 1.05% a year, about 136 people annually, lifting the medium path from 13,179 in 2026 to 13,857 in 2031. Migration is led by Overseas migration, with +48 net overseas residents a year compared with -12 net internal movement, so local growth depends more on international inflow than interstate pull. The gentrification score is 7 and stage is Not gentrifying, even though the earlier shift metrics show 19.9% population growth since 2011 and 45.2% rent growth.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+48
Net Internal / yr
-12
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +20% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mudgeeraba compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mudgeeraba a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households wanting larger homes and school access. Separate houses make up 78.1% of dwellings, 4 local schools operate in the suburb, and household income sits at the 70.7 percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Mudgeeraba?
A current median house price is not reported. Buyers can still benchmark affordability through the $1,993 typical monthly mortgage, $500 (2021 Census) weekly rent, and 24.3% mortgage-to-income ratio.
What schools are in Mudgeeraba?
Mudgeeraba has 4 schools: Somerset College, Clover Hill State School, Mudgeeraba Creek State School and Mudgeeraba State School. ICSEA values range from 1016 to 1157, with Somerset enrolling 1,612 students.
Is Mudgeeraba safe?
No suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 is available, so safety should be checked street by street. The suburb has 14,578 residents and 4 schools, which means conditions can vary between residential pockets.
Is Mudgeeraba good for property investment?
It suits investors seeking family rental demand rather than high churn. Renters are 23.8% of households, weekly rent is $500 (2021 Census), vacancy is 3.4%, and recorded development approvals over 12 months are 0.
How is Mudgeeraba's population changing?
Mudgeeraba is growing at a moderate pace, with the trend adding 1.05% or about 136 people a year. The medium forecast rises from 13,179 in 2026 to 13,857 in 2031, led by +48 net overseas migration annually.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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