Average rent in Mountain Creek, QLD — 2026
Mountain Creek is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 86km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 11,950 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 37% 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
- 11,950
- Median age
- 37
- Distance to Brisbane
- 86 km
- Households renting
- 37%
- Separate houses
- 78%
- Flats / apartments
- 15%
- Born overseas
- 25%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $500/week, around 39% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 62% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (78%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 86km from Brisbane, with a population of around 11,950 and a median age of 37. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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