Ninderry
With 99.1% of dwellings being separate houses and just 9.6% of residents renting, Ninderry stands as one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's most owner-dominated communities. The population of 1,301 skews older, with a median age of 44 compared to the national median of 40, and household income sits in the 60th percentile nationally. The weekly household income of $1,711 supports a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. A low turnover rate of 23.8% and 76.2% of residents staying put signal strong attachment to the area rather than a transient population.
Population
1,301
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,711/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$578K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $578,000 positions Ninderry as more affordable than many Sunshine Coast coastal suburbs, while the land is dominated by four-bedroom or larger homes at 49.5% of all dwellings and three-bedroom homes at 39.4%. The monthly mortgage repayment averages $1,972, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.6% that remains below the 30% stress benchmark, making the suburb accessible to households in the 60th income percentile. Almost no apartments exist here, with 99.1% separate houses, so buyers face a practically pure detached housing market. The 42.7% who own outright compared to 47.8% on mortgages shows a mature, established ownership base rather than a wave of recent buyers.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $578,000 positions Ninderry as more affordable than many Sunshine Coast coastal suburbs, while the land is dominated by four-bedroom or larger homes at 49.5% of all dwellings and three-bedroom homes at 39.4%. The monthly mortgage repayment averages $1,972, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.6% that remains below the 30% stress benchmark, making the suburb accessible to households in the 60th income percentile. Almost no apartments exist here, with 99.1% separate houses, so buyers face a practically pure detached housing market. The 42.7% who own outright compared to 47.8% on mortgages shows a mature, established ownership base rather than a wave of recent buyers.
For Investors
Rental demand in Ninderry is shallow by design: only 9.6% of residents rent, well below the national average, and the vacancy rate sits at 2.9%. The combination of a $475 weekly rent against a $578,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, which compares favourably to tighter coastal markets. Development activity is minimal, with only 2 applications lodged in the past 12 months, both for operational works rather than new dwellings, so supply pressure is not a concern. The low renter share means tenant turnover and void periods carry more weight than in markets where renters are the majority. The high owner-occupier rate of 90.5% provides price stability but limits rental pool depth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-71.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Ninderry's median age of 44 sits 4 years above the national figure, the oldest cohort common in Sunshine Coast hinterland pockets where sea-changers and retirees settle permanently. Overseas-born residents at 19.7% are 1.9 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting the Anglo-Celtic heritage profile: English ancestry leads at 628 people, followed by Irish and Scottish each at 178. University qualifications at 29.9% are essentially in line with the national figure, a fraction below by 0.2 percentage points. The average household size of 2.9 people is 0.4 above the national average, consistent with the couples-with-children dominant structure where 563 families include children versus 330 couples without.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.1%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits clearly: 42.7% own outright, 47.8% carry a mortgage, and only 9.6% rent, a pattern that reflects a settled, long-term ownership community rather than a rental market. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99.1%, which is well above the national average, with four-bedroom or larger homes accounting for nearly half of all dwellings at 49.5%. The estimated median house price is $578,000, with weekly rent at $475. The rent-to-income ratio of 27.8% and mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.6% are both below 30%, meaning neither renters nor mortgage holders face financial stress levels compared to many suburban markets. The vacancy rate of 2.9% signals a balanced, tight rental market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,972
Rent / wk
$475
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$710
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.9%
Unoccupied
13
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.0%
Couples, no children
1,136
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local employment base at 22.5% of workers (90 people), followed by Construction at 12.0% (48) and Education at 11.8% (47), with Professional and Technical services at 9.2% (37) and Manufacturing at 7.8% (31). By occupation, Professionals account for the largest group at 150 workers, above Managers at 70 and Clerical/Admin at 70. The unemployment rate is 4.6% with 27 unemployed residents, and the full-time employment rate among those employed is 55.5%. The participation rate of 58.1% is moderate, with 340 residents not in the labour force, consistent with the older median age of 44 and the retiree component of the population. Weekly personal income of $710 reflects the mix of professional and trade occupations.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.5%
Part-time
39.9%
Participation
58.1%
Employed
560
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.9%
Postgraduate
5.6%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
432
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near total in Ninderry, with 91.9% of workers driving to work compared to the national average, and only 0.7% using public transport, reflecting the rural residential character of the 8.7 km2 area. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on schooling in nearby centres including Yandina or Nambour. The need-for-assistance rate of 5.8% (74 residents) is modest given the older median age of 44, and housing stress is absent: both rent-to-income at 27.8% and mortgage-to-income at 26.6% remain below the 30% threshold. The 17.7% volunteering rate sits above typical suburban levels, and the 76.2% resident retention rate points to high local satisfaction despite limited public transport options.
Drive
91.9%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Ninderry compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ninderry a good suburb to live in?
Ninderry suits owner-occupiers seeking a rural residential lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. With 99.1% separate houses, 42.7% owning outright and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.6% below the stress threshold, it offers relative affordability and stability. The trade-off is near-total car dependency, with 91.9% of workers driving and 0.7% using public transport, plus no schools recorded within the suburb.
What is the median house price in Ninderry?
The estimated median house price is $578,000, based on rental data from 2025. Weekly rent averages $475 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,972. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.6% is below the 30% stress benchmark, making the suburb comparatively accessible for households at the 60th income percentile nationally.
What schools are in Ninderry?
No schools are recorded within the Ninderry suburb boundary in this dataset. Families with school-age children rely on facilities in neighbouring centres such as Yandina or Nambour. Despite this, 29.9% of Ninderry residents hold university qualifications, broadly in line with the national figure.
Is Ninderry safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Ninderry at the suburb level. As a contextual indicator, the suburb has very low housing stress, with rent-to-income at 27.8% and mortgage-to-income at 26.6%, and a resident retention rate of 76.2% suggesting residents feel settled. Only 5.8% of the population (74 people) require daily assistance.
Is Ninderry good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $475 against a $578,000 estimated median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than many coastal Sunshine Coast markets. However, only 9.6% of residents rent, which limits the tenant pool significantly compared to national averages. The vacancy rate of 2.9% is moderate and development supply is minimal, with just 2 applications in the past 12 months.
How is Ninderry's population changing?
The current population is 1,301, with a resident retention rate of 76.2% and an annual turnover rate of 23.8%. No formal population growth forecast is available for this small locality. The median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, indicating a gradually aging profile consistent with retirement and sea-change migration patterns common in Sunshine Coast hinterland communities.
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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