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Rest of Qld / Maroochy
$796
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+3.2%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
2,721
People
17 Jul 2026
+2.1%
Growth since 2021
Census
10
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL32051How we calculate this
How figures are calculatedFigures are extracted from the sources listed here at the observation date shown, and displayed unchanged. Rank bars use the profile's score out of 10 where one exists. Missing values are shown as unavailable — never estimated or back-filled.
Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 32051.
2,721
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,664 people
3.37 km²
Land area
807.4 /km²
Density
3.5%
Unemployment
4 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Mudjimba is situated 95 kilometers north of the Brisbane CBD. According to Districts analysis, the population of Mudjimba is estimated at approximately 2,721 as of May 2026. This population figure is based on annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts combined with quarterly updates from national address files. This represents minimal growth since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,664 people. The community is characterized by a mature resident demographic, consisting largely of highly educated couples without children. Local economic and housing conditions are defined by strong educational qualifications and notable employment concentrations in healthcare, construction, and hospitality. The area features high levels of semi-detached housing and a strong apartment presence. The suburb of Mudjimba shows moderate population expansion patterns, supported by a highly active planning environment with many major infrastructure projects scheduled that are likely to drive future demand. The suburb provides a beautiful combination of natural coastal scenery and local culture, offering pristine beaches, national parks, and local markets with a thriving dining scene.
Estimated residents are up from 2,664 at the 2021 Census — a change of 57 people, or 2.1%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 116 residents by 2041 — growth of 4.3% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Mudjimba, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 96th percentile nationally.
Constrained supply
Development activity ranks in only the 11th percentile nationally while population growth ranks in the 54th — demand is growing faster than new supply is being approved.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 7.2% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Weak housing market ranking
Mudjimba ranks in the 21st percentile nationally for housing (score 2.1/10).
A low composite housing ranking suggests the local market has lagged comparable areas on the measures Districts tracks.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Mudjimba. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The level of residential development activity in Mudjimba is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by Districts
Detail
Based on Districts' evaluation of ABS building approval figures allocated from statistical area records, the suburb of Mudjimba has averaged approximately 4 dwellings receiving development approval per year, representing an estimated 21 homes over the previous 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. Since an average of only 0.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering purchasers more options while supporting the potential for population growth to outpace projections, with new homes constructed at an average value of $503,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on quality builds. Additionally, $1.3 million in commercial approvals have been logged during this financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation.
Relative to Rest of Qld, the suburb of Mudjimba exhibits much lower construction activity (80.0% below the regional average per capita). This restricted new supply generally helps maintain stronger demand and values for established houses. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting market maturity and pointing to potential development constraints. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on detached dwellings that attract buyers looking for space. New building activity favors detached housing more than existing patterns suggest (59.0% at the Census), indicating ongoing strong demand for family properties despite growing density pressures. The estimated ratio of 1087 people in the locality per single dwelling approval highlights its quiet, low-intensity development climate.
Population projections show that the suburb of Mudjimba will add 116 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent Districts quarterly estimate). Current building trends seem well-aligned with future requirements, supporting stable market conditions without intense price pressures.
Districts' assessment of the Sunshine Coast LGA register has identified 2 substantial multi-resi development applications lodged in Mudjimba over the past 5 years. Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of the two, one is approved and yet to be built and one was refused.
2 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 5 | 185,138 | 539 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 0 | 184,871 | 409 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 3/100.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 143/36.6% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 247/63.4% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 4 | 188,882 | 519 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 21 | 944,410 | 2,595 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0.9 | 6.5 | 7 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 1.6 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 4.2 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Persons per Approval | 1,086 | 158 | 149 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 503 | 342 | 440 |
| Commercial Development Value | 1,348 | 105,080,908 | 215,661 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 11 | 100 | 89 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Mudjimba has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Very few factors influence local performance as much as adjustments to infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks. A total of 8 projects have been tracked by Districts that are anticipated to affect the locality. Key initiatives include Stockland Twin Waters West, Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project, New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme (North Shore Local Plan), and David Low Way, Pacific Paradise, with the following list highlighting those expected to have the most relevance.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
CompletedA placemaking and streetscape project by Sunshine Coast Council to improve the amenity, safety, and character of Marcoola's town centre. The project included new footpaths, landscaping, seating, and improved pedestrian connections to enhance the public realm.
Communities
ConstructionMasterplanned residential community on a 104 hectare site between the Maroochy River and the Sunshine Motorway, on land adjacent to the existing Twin Waters estate. Sunshine Coast Council granted preliminary approval in December 2023 after a decade long approvals process. Site establishment works, including trial embankments to monitor soil settlement, were completed by September 2025, and Stockland is now progressing civil works ahead of main construction. The community was officially launched in May 2026 as Stockland Twin Waters, delivering 450 homesites across waterfront and dry lots, with lot sizes ranging from 500sqm to 1200sqm and an average of about 700sqm.
Source 1 for Stockland Twin Waters (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Stockland Twin Waters (opens in new tab)
Sports & Recreation
CompletedA multi-stage redevelopment of the Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club facilities to modernise the club, improve services for members and the community, and enhance its operational capabilities for surf life saving.
Source for Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment (opens in new tab)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
Under AssessmentRevised mixed-use community on a 12,775sq m former bowls club site, including 85 apartments, 52 short-term accommodation units (hotel), increased retail and commercial space of 1086sqm with potential gymnasium. Designed by KP Architects, planned by Place Design Group. Reduced building heights to meet community expectations.
Transport & Logistics
CompletedMajor airport expansion completed in June 2020 featuring a new 2,450m x 45m international runway (13/31) capable of handling wide-body aircraft including A330, B777, B787, and A350. The $347 million project enables direct international flights to Asia, China, and Hawaii, with new air traffic control tower and terminal upgrades. Declared a Priority Development Area in 2023, supporting ongoing terminal expansion, a 50-hectare aerospace precinct, and up to $1 billion in future infrastructure investments planned through 2040.
Source 1 for Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Mudjimba (QLD), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
Townhouse · 3 bed · 450m² land
Listed 5 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 450m² land
Listed 19 Oct 2023
$1,000,000
House · 2 bed
Listed 5 Aug 2026
$890,000
Townhouse · 3 bed
Listed 7 Aug 2026
$2,000,000
House For Sale · 5 bed · 607m² land
Listed 30 Jan 2026
$1,300,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 358m² land
Listed 29 Apr 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 3 bed · 546m² land
Listed 18 May 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 4 bed · 700m² land
Listed 19 May 2026
$2,400,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 673m² land
Listed 26 May 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 3 bed · 610m² land
Listed 22 June 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 sycamore st, mudjimba, QLD, 4564 | $1.41M | 10 Aug 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 589m² | $2,394 |
| 142 mudjimba beach rd, mudjimba, QLD, 4564 | $2.95M | 9 July 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4,638m² | $636 |
| 3 sunshine cl, mudjimba, QLD, 4564 | — | 29 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 601m² | — |
| 52 pandanus st, mudjimba, QLD, 4564 | $1.6M | 6 May 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 607m² | $2,636 |
| 9 sundew st, mudjimba, QLD, 4564 | $2.3M | 27 Apr 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| 115 mudjimba beach rd, mudjimba, QLD, 4564 | $1.3M | 6 Feb 2026 | House | 3 | 2 | 4 | 809m² | $1,607 |
Source: Districts property records · 6 in 2026 · 120 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Mudjimba with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudjimba | — | 2,721 | — | — | — |
| Pacific Paradise | 1.6 km | 2,751 | — | — | — |
| Twin Waters | 1.9 km | 3,089 | — | — | — |
| Marcoola | 2.6 km | 3,734 | — | — | — |
| Maroochydore | 4.5 km | 23,123 | — | — | — |
| Mount Coolum | 5.8 km | 4,809 | — | — | — |
| Kuluin | 6.0 km | 2,745 | — | — | — |
| Bli Bli | 6.2 km | 11,140 | — | — | — |
| Alexandra Headland | 6.3 km | 4,374 | — | — | — |
| Yaroomba | 7.1 km | 2,141 | — | — | — |
| Diddillibah | 7.3 km | 1,953 | — | — | — |
| Mooloolaba | 7.8 km | 8,777 | — | — | — |
| Buderim | 8.2 km | 33,533 | — | — | — |
| Maroochy River | 9.4 km | 1,868 | — | — | — |
| Coolum Beach | 9.4 km | 10,323 | — | — | — |
| Minyama | 9.6 km | 3,102 | — | — | — |
| Buddina | 9.8 km | 4,457 | — | — | — |
| Rosemount | 9.8 km | 1,890 | — | — | — |
| Mountain Creek (Qld) | 9.8 km | 12,340 | — | — | — |
| Forest Glen (Qld) | 10.9 km | 2,257 | — | — | — |
| Parrearra | 11.0 km | 4,628 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong educational qualifications across the community
High semi-detached housing levels
Notable healthcare employment base
Elevated construction employment
Strong apartment presence
Pronounced hospitality employment presence
Population Growth
5.4
Density
4.8
Development Activity
1.1
Employment Drivers
5.3
Infrastructure Drivers
9.6
Education
9.8
Amenities
7.7
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Mudjimba has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends
Detail
Based on a review of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Mudjimba is estimated at approximately 2,721 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 57 people (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,664 people. The adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,718, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus 8 verified new addresses added since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 807 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the averages observed across sites evaluated by Districts. Population expansion in the locality was mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 93.0% of the total population gains in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis indicates Mudjimba maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks
Detail
The suburb of Mudjimba possesses a qualified workforce, with key essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, according to Districts' compilation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,449 residents are employed, which is 0.5% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and participation in the labour force is standard (66.7% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Census details indicate that a moderate 16.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food. The locality features a strong employment concentration in construction, with its workforce share standing at times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented, employing only of Mudjimba's workforce compared to in Regional Qld. The mostly residential community appears to provide few local jobs, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on Districts analysis
Detail
According to Districts' compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO records published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Mudjimba registered a median taxpayer income of $51,963, with the average income recorded at $69,133. This stands slightly above the national average and compares to $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $57,866 (median) and $76,987 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Mudjimba are positioned around the 53rd percentile nationally. In terms of income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 34.5% of residents (938 people), which is similar to the wider region where fall into this bracket. Housing affordability is highly constrained, with only of income remaining, placing the area in the th percentile, while its SEIFA income score places it in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mudjimba displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
Detail
Residential dwelling types in the suburb of Mudjimba, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 59.4% houses and 40.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Mudjimba matched the Regional Qld level at 32.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (37.7%) or rented (29.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average at $2,045, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $460, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Compared to national statistics, mortgage payments in Mudjimba exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are notably higher than the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mudjimba features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households represent the majority at 75.4% of all households, consisting of 30.2% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 10.6% single-parent households. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.6%, with single-person households at 19.9% and group households representing 4.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 residents is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mudjimba demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on Districts' comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Detail
Qualifications in the suburb of Mudjimba are lower than regional benchmarks, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference highlights scope for educational development and skills training. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (31.2%).
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
2.3km · score 62
Child Care
1.1km · score 66
GP
2.3km · score 60
Government Services
9.3km · score 90
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport analysis shows 13 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Mudjimba, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 330 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally situated 221 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, the majority of working residents travel outward, and private vehicles remain the primary transport mode at 95%. Car ownership averages 1.6 per household. Around 16.9% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).
Service frequency averages 47 journeys per day across all active routes, which represents approximately weekly trips for each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Mudjimba's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Detail
An evaluation of health indicators reveals strong performance across the suburb of Mudjimba, based on Districts' review of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, with both young and old cohorts experiencing low rates of common medical issues. The rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 55% of the total population (~1,485 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld.
The most frequent health issues in the locality were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 7.9% and 7.7% of residents respectively, while 71.1% of the population reported no medical conditions at all, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The demographic under 65 years demonstrates better than average health. The suburb has of residents aged and over ( people). Health conditions among seniors are notably positive, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mudjimba ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
The suburb of Mudjimba exhibits lower cultural diversity than average, with 82.5% of residents born in Australia, 89.0% holding citizenship, and 95.7% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 47.5% of residents in Mudjimba, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.
Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of parents), the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Mudjimba are English, accounting for 33.0% of the population, Australian at 24.9%, and Irish at 10.0%. In addition, there are distinct variations in the representation of certain other groups: French is overrepresented at of Mudjimba (compared to regionally), Welsh is at (compared to ), and German is at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Mudjimba hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Detail
With a median age of 43 years, the suburb of Mudjimba has a slightly older population than the Regional Qld average of 41 and is also notably older than the national average of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age cohort is highly represented at 15.4% compared to Regional Qld, while the 85+ bracket is less common at 1.3%. Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 age bracket has grown from 4.8% to 7.1% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort rose from 10.4% to 12.1%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.9% to 11.7% and the 55 to group decreased from to . Demographic modeling indicates the age profile of Mudjimba will change considerably by . The to cohort is projected to see the largest growth at , adding residents to reach . Conversely, population drops are projected for the to and to brackets.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Mudjimba was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across both long day care and preschool, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Mudjimba currently has an estimated 163 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 69 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 184 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 207. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
3.8
Income
4.1
Age
7.6
Household Composition
6.3
Housing
2.1
Cultural Diversity
2.6
Health
7.3
Housing Cost
6.8
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, the Queensland State Government's SA2 projections, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized. It is worth noting that these state-level projections omit age group breakdowns; consequently, where they are applied, Districts uses proportional growth weights matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age bracket. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan zones is projected, with the area anticipated to expand by 119 persons by 2041 according to compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 4.3% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,721 | 2,855,561 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 2.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,664 | 2,615,036 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 93.0% | 56.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 7.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 4.3% | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 807 | 1 | 3 |
According to Districts' evaluation of SALM and ABS data compiled from wider statistical areas, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 3.2% while employment fell by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional Qld, where employment rose by 0.1%, the workforce grew by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends in the suburb of Mudjimba. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local employment profile to project growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the growth rate varies considerably across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Mudjimba suggests local employment could grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,449 | 14,651,372 | 35,577 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 20.2% | 15.2% | 18.1% |
| –Construction | 15.4% | 9.3% | 12.6% |
| –Accommodation & Food | 10.3% | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Labour Force | 1,501 | 15,298,546 | 36,917 |
| Participation Rate | 66.7% | 67.2% | 61.9% |
| Working from Home | 16.9% | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -3.8% | 1.5% | -2.9% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 7.2% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 53 | 100 | 42 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 57,866 | 63,628 | 56,898 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 76,987 | 81,777 | 75,539 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 51,963 | 57,137 | 51,094 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 69,133 | 73,435 | 67,833 |
| Median Household Income | 1,763 | 1,746 | 1,499 |
| –$0 to 399 | 34 (3.4%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 1,737 (6.2%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 149 (14.9%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 5,323 (19.0%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 256 (25.6%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 6,948 (24.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 345 (34.5%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 8,910 (31.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 106 (10.6%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 2,438 (8.7%) |
| –$4,000+ | 110 (11.0%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 2,662 (9.5%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,984 | 2,120 | 1,905 |
| –$0 to 399 | 17 (2.3%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 545 (3.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 64 (8.5%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 1,980 (10.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 205 (27.2%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 4,542 (25.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 277 (36.7%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 6,939 (38.2%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 91 (12.1%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 2,053 (11.3%) |
| –$4,000+ | 100 (13.3%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 2,125 (11.7%) |
| Median Personal Income | 831 | 805 | 786 |
| –$0 to 399 | 600 (22.1%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 15,537 (22.5%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 717 (26.4%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 19,543 (28.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 807 (29.7%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 19,335 (28.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 483 (17.8%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 11,601 (16.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 43 (1.6%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 1,036 (1.5%) |
| –$3,500+ | 71 (2.6%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 1,934 (2.8%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 18.3% | 22.8% | 25.2% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 21.6% | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 6,279 | 6,376 | 5,296 |
| SEIFA Score | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.3 |
Mudjimba at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$796/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+3.2%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 3.2% year on year to $796/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $460/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 982 | 9,275,218 | 25,850 |
| –Owned Outright | 32.7% | 32.1% | 34.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 37.7% | 36.2% | 29.5% |
| –Rented | 29.6% | 31.7% | 36.4% |
| –Detached Houses | 59.4% | 72.5% | 51.7% |
| –Semi-Detached | 27.1% | 12.6% | 18.5% |
| –Apartments | 10.0% | 14.3% | 28.8% |
| –Other Dwellings | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,045 | 1,863 | 1,820 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 460 | 375 | 420 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| –$150-349/wk | 18.5% | 33.4% | 20.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 70.6% | 50.9% | 65.0% |
| –$650-949/wk | 8.7% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| –>$950/wk | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,360 | 1,189 | 1,199 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 26.8% | 24.6% | 28.0% |
| –Rent / Income | 26.1% | 21.5% | 28.0% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,000 | 10,142,077 | 28,018 |
| Median Household Size | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Total Households (Census) | 979 | 9,275,217 | 25,860 |
| –Lone Person Households | 19.9% | 25.6% | 29.3% |
| –Group Households | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| –Other Households | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 75.4% | 70.5% | 64.9% |
| –Couple with Children | 30.2% | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| –Couple No Children | 32.6% | 26.8% | 33.0% |
| –One Parent Family | 10.6% | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 48.3% | 46.5% | 44.2% |
| Never Married | 31.9% | 36.5% | 33.6% |
School and study participation is remarkably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% attending primary school, 7.1% in secondary education, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 25.0% | 30.4% | 27.0% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 17.2% | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 3.9% | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 12.1% | 10.8% | 12.7% |
| –Certificate | 31.2% | 22.0% | 26.7% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 31.8% | 36.8% | 33.6% |
| Number of Schools | 0 | 11,054 | 11 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 4,176,099 | 6,721 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,001 | 1,032 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 98 | 100 | 63 |
Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
3.0km · score 65
Hospital
16km · score 56
Shopping Centre
3.2km · score 81
Banks
3.3km · score 69
Pharmacy
1.5km · score 70
Fitness Centre
4.6km · score 63
Schools
3.3km · score 42
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 13 | 171,981 | 189 |
| Routes | 2 | 12,966 | 13 |
| Weekly Trips | 330 | 1,140,068 | 2,010 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 175 | 235 | 105 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 221 | 7,586 | 291 |
| Population per Stop | 214 | 161 | 366 |
| Population per Trip | 8.4 | 24.3 | 34.5 |
| Population per Route | 1,390 | 2,136 | 5,329 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 38 | 100 | 30 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Work from Home | 16.9% | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Single Mode Commute | 82.3% | 73.8% | 81.7% |
| Two Mode | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 95.4% | 84.1% | 89.9% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.4% |
| –Bus | 1.0% | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| –Walk | 2.0% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| –Cycle | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 54.6% | 55.7% | 53.0% |
| Need for Assistance | 4.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 71.1% | 69.8% | 67.2% |
| One Long Term Condition | 20.9% | 20.5% | 21.7% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| –Arthritis | 7.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| –Asthma | 6.8% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| –Cancer | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| –Diabetes | 2.4% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| –Stroke | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| –Other Condition | 7.1% | 7.3% | 7.4% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 17.5% | 29.3% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 70.7% | 76.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% | 83.8% | 84.0% |
| Speak English Only | 95.7% | 76.4% | 92.1% |
| Speak Other Language | 4.3% | 23.6% | 7.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| –Christianity | 47.5% | 47.5% | 46.8% |
| –Hinduism | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| –No Religion | 50.9% | 41.6% | 49.8% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Mudjimba | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 43 | 38 | 46 |
| Largest Age Group | 55 to 64 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 17.3% | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 63.0% | 64.7% | 61.8% |
| Seniors (65+) | 19.9% | 17.8% | 25.1% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 16.0% | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 59.0% | 55.0% | 62.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Mudjimba contains 1 Long Day Care centre (75 places) and 1 preschool/kindergarten facility (25 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Regional Qld average. Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 163 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 1.2 - placing the area among the top 30% nationally for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 1.6 children per place (upper quintile supply). Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show strong LDC provision for the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 75 places across 1 facility serving 69 children while preschool supply is similarly strong with 1 facility providing 25 places (1.9 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Regional Qld average of 8.0). With projected population growth of 4.3% between now and 2041, and 12.9% in the under 5 age group in particular, 57 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are high female labour force participation of 65.2%.
Fee analysis shows fees are notably lower than national averages. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
2 school catchments intersect Mudjimba (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 3,254 children aged under 5 reside, served by 1,997 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.6 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts