Mudjimba
A vacancy rate of 11.5% makes Mudjimba stand out in a compact 3.37 sq km coastal setting, while its population of 2,664 and median age of 44 point to an established, older-leaning profile. Age is 4 years above the national figure, and household income sits at the 62nd percentile, so the suburb is not defined by low household resources. Housing is mixed, with 59.4% separate houses, 27.1% semi-detached dwellings and 10.0% apartments. Compared with nearby Maroochydore, Mudjimba is a smaller market to assess street by street, with car travel dominant at 75.6% and public transport at only 0.4%. Positive growth of 1.38% annually should support demand, although the Aging trajectory points to gradual change rather than a rapid shift in character.
Local council: Sunshine Coast
Population
2,664
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,763/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
13
Without a current median house price, buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type rather than rely on one suburb figure. Key cost markers are $460 weekly rent, a $2,045 monthly mortgage indicator and mortgage repayments at 26.8% of household income, slightly above the 26.1% rent-to-income measure. Ownership is stronger than renting: 32.4% own outright and 37.5% have a mortgage, versus 29.8% renters. Stock suits varied needs, with 49.8% three-bedroom homes, 35.4% with four or more bedrooms and 27.1% semi-detached dwellings. Compared with apartment-led areas, the 59.4% separate-house share gives more family-oriented choice, but the 11.5% vacancy rate makes inspection of condition and exact position important.
For Buyers
Without a current median house price, buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type rather than rely on one suburb figure. Key cost markers are $460 weekly rent, a $2,045 monthly mortgage indicator and mortgage repayments at 26.8% of household income, slightly above the 26.1% rent-to-income measure. Ownership is stronger than renting: 32.4% own outright and 37.5% have a mortgage, versus 29.8% renters. Stock suits varied needs, with 49.8% three-bedroom homes, 35.4% with four or more bedrooms and 27.1% semi-detached dwellings. Compared with apartment-led areas, the 59.4% separate-house share gives more family-oriented choice, but the 11.5% vacancy rate makes inspection of condition and exact position important.
For Investors
Investors face a trade-off between $460 weekly rent and an 11.5% vacancy rate. That vacancy level makes tenantability, presentation and exact beachside position more important than headline rent. Renting households account for 29.8%, below the 69.9% combined outright-and-mortgage ownership share, so the tenant pool is meaningful but not dominant. Nine development matters were recorded over 12 months, including a multiple-dwelling approval change, which may add competition in selected pockets. Growth is positive at 1.38% annually and is driven primarily by Overseas migration, supporting demand, but the established market and Aging trajectory argue for conservative assumptions on tenant growth. Compare achievable rent with nearby leasing evidence before calculating yield, because no median house price is available.
Development Activity
Total DAs
28
Last 12 Months
13
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+116.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Mudjimba's median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, while university attainment at 27.8% is 2.3 percentage points below national. Overseas-born residents account for 17.5%, 4.1 points below national, and English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 1,234, 374 and 318. Household size is 2.6 people, 0.1 above national, consistent with a substantial couples-without-children segment: 44.4% of families, compared with 39.3% couples with children and 14.2% one-parent families. The profile is settled because 74.2% stayed at the same address, while turnover was 25.8%. No religion, at 1,261 people, slightly exceeds Christianity at 1,175, adding social variety without making the area migrant-majority.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
59.4%
Houses
27.1%
Townhouse
10.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Exact price analysis is limited because no current median house price is available, so buyers should benchmark by dwelling type and condition. Mudjimba is predominantly owner occupied: outright ownership is 32.4% and mortgage ownership 37.5%, together above the 29.8% renting share. The built form is mixed, with 59.4% separate houses, 27.1% semi-detached dwellings and 10.0% apartments. Bedrooms skew towards larger homes, with 49.8% having 3 bedrooms and 35.4% having 4 or more, while 14.7% have 2 or fewer. Compared with nearby Maroochydore, buyers should compare like-for-like stock because dwelling type can change the entry point substantially. The $2,045 monthly mortgage indicator sits alongside a 26.8% mortgage-to-income measure, above the 26.1% rent-to-income figure.
Mortgage / mo
$2,045
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $460.
$950
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $950 · units $650
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$831
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.5%
Unoccupied
127
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.3%
Couples with children
44.4%
Couples, no children
14.2%
Single parent
759
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 25.4% with 243 workers, followed by Construction at 15.2% and 145, Education at 11.6% and 111, Hospitality at 7.1% and 68, and Professional/Tech at 6.9% and 66. This mix gives the suburb exposure to essential services and building activity, while hospitality adds a visitor-facing component. Labour-force participation is 64.8%, unemployment is 4.0% and 53.0% of workers are full time, indicating a functioning labour market rather than deep disengagement. Professionals number 265 and Trades 226, with Clerical/Admin at 205. Household income ranks at the 62nd percentile, above a midpoint benchmark, but SEIFA deciles are mixed: IEO 5, IER 6, IRSD 6 and IRSAD 5. That middle band suggests moderate socioeconomic conditions, with income stronger than the disadvantage measures alone might imply.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
1,436
Unemployed
58
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.0%
Part-time
38.5%
Participation
64.8%
Employed
1,378
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.8%
Postgraduate
5.1%
Born Overseas
17.5%
Dwellings
982
Transport to Work
Mudjimba is strongly car-oriented: 75.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 0.4% using public transport and 2.5% walking or cycling. That pattern suits households with vehicles, but makes route planning important for people seeking a low-car routine. Work-from-home participation is 17.3%, and the compact 3.37 sq km area has a density of 789.6 people per sq km, supporting short local trips even though the wider commute pattern is car-led. Families should check exact school catchments, nearby primary and secondary options, sector mix and enrolment zones before choosing an address. Community participation is supported by a 19.1% volunteering rate, while 4.5% report needing assistance. IRSAD sits at decile 5, compared with IRSD decile 6, indicating middle-range conditions rather than a top-decile advantage. Assess street-level safety separately because conditions can vary around beach access, main roads and quieter residential pockets.
Drive
75.6%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
17.3%
Growth Outlook
Growth is positive but measured rather than explosive: the annual trend is 1.38%, while population change across the wider area is 17.5% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, which can support demand even as local age structure shifts. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 11.4 percentage points and the young share down 5.5 points. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 21, while the shift score is 27 and rent growth is 27.9%. Affordability is labelled Improving, with readings of 60.9 in 2011 and 57.6 in 2021, so growth should be read alongside changing household composition rather than as a guarantee of rapid price escalation. Compared with a high-growth redevelopment market, Mudjimba points to incremental change.
Population trend: Sunshine Coast council area
Mudjimba sits in the Sunshine Coast council area. These are the council area's residents, not Mudjimba's.
Residents 2025
381,957
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mudjimba compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mudjimba a good suburb to live in?
Mudjimba can suit buyers who value a coastal setting, established housing and a quieter age profile. The median age is 44, car use is 75.6% and volunteering is 19.1%, while IRSAD sits at decile 5. Compared with a highly transit-oriented suburb, daily life is more vehicle-dependent, so inspect commute and school catchment needs before deciding.
What is the median house price in Mudjimba?
No current median house price is available for Mudjimba. Buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type and condition, then test the result against the $460 weekly rent, $2,045 monthly mortgage indicator and 26.8% mortgage-to-income measure. The 59.4% separate-house share means a single median can hide differences between detached and semi-detached stock.
What schools are in Mudjimba?
School choices should be checked against the exact Mudjimba address, because enrolment zones and sector options can differ across the 4564 area. Families should compare nearby primary and secondary pathways, transport time and out-of-catchment rules rather than rely on suburb name alone. This matters in a car-oriented area where 75.6% drive, while only 0.4% use public transport.
Is Mudjimba safe?
A suburb-wide crime rate is not available, so assess the exact street using recent Queensland Police mapping, lighting, foot traffic and access routes. Compare several nearby streets rather than relying on a single impression, especially around main roads and beach access. Mudjimba has 2,664 residents and a density of 789.6 people per sq km, so local conditions can vary within a compact area.
Is Mudjimba good for property investment?
Mudjimba may suit investors seeking a coastal rental market, but the indicators call for selectivity. Weekly rent is $460, renting households are 29.8% and vacancy is 11.5%, so tenant demand should be tested by property type. Nine development matters were recorded over 12 months. Annual growth is 1.38% and Overseas migration is the main driver, but no median house price is available for a reliable yield calculation.
How is Mudjimba's population changing?
Mudjimba's growth outlook is positive but aging-led. The annual trend is 1.38%, and population change across the wider area is 17.5% over 10 years, with Overseas migration the primary driver. The senior share has risen 11.4 percentage points while the young share has fallen 5.5 points. Gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 21, so change is more incremental than a high-intensity redevelopment cycle.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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