Average rent in Maroochy Hinterland, QLD — 2026
Maroochy Hinterland is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 101km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,830 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 14% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,830
- Median age
- 52
- Distance to Brisbane
- 101 km
- Households renting
- 14%
- Separate houses
- 94%
- Flats / apartments
- 1%
- Born overseas
- 18%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Maroochy Hinterland
Maroochy Hinterland runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (82% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 14% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (94%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 52 and a population around 6,830. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 18% of residents were born overseas. Maroochy Hinterland is 101km from Brisbane, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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