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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
2,727
People
17 Jul 2026
+1.9%
Growth since 2021
Census
13
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL32247How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 32247.
2,727
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,675 people
2.65 km²
Land area
1,029.1 /km²
Density
4.1%
Unemployment
1 /yr
Resi approvals
Located 94 kilometers north of the Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Pacific Paradise offers a beautiful blend of natural landscapes and active local culture, featuring pristine sandy beaches and green hinterlands. The area is known for its relaxed atmosphere and supportive community, offering a wholesome environment for families and visitors. Popular outdoor activities include surfing, swimming, and fishing in clean waters, alongside exploring nearby national parks. The area also features a range of local cafes, restaurants, and markets that highlight fresh, regional produce. Based on Districts' analysis of yearly SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address data, the population of the suburb of Pacific Paradise is estimated at 2,727 as of May 2026. This reflects a moderate expansion pattern and minimal change since the 2021 Census, which recorded 2,675 people. The local community features a high proportion of older Australians, with a notable presence of residents aged 75 to 84, largely living in group households and couples without children. Households generally experience lower-quartile income levels, though there is an elevated employment base in construction and hospitality. The housing market is characterized by a strong presence of semi-detached homes and apartments. Additionally, the suburb of Pacific Paradise is among the nation's most active areas for planned major infrastructure projects, which are expected to support future demand.
Estimated residents are up from 2,675 at the 2021 Census — a change of 52 people, or 1.9%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Population growth
Pacific Paradise ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for population growth, with the population up +1.9% since the 2021 Census.
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 152 residents by 2041 — growth of 5.6% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Pacific Paradise, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 97th percentile nationally.
Constrained supply
Development activity ranks in only the 31st percentile nationally while population growth ranks in the 64th — demand is growing faster than new supply is being approved.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.5% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Pacific Paradise ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for income (score 0.7/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Weak local employment drivers
Pacific Paradise ranks in the 30th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 3/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Weak housing market ranking
Pacific Paradise ranks in the 23rd percentile nationally for housing (score 2.3/10).
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 Pacific Paradise. 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
Residential development activity is lower than average in Pacific Paradise according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Residential development in Pacific Paradise is minimal, averaging 1 dwelling approvals annually, or 6 dwellings across the five-year timeframe. This low level of building activity is typical for rural environments where housing requirements are modest and construction is naturally constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Because the number of approvals is so low, individual construction projects can greatly influence annual growth figures and relative statistics.
Pacific Paradise experiences far lower levels of building activity than the Rest of Qld, with development volumes also falling below national averages. Additionally, all new residential construction has consisted of detached houses, preserving the rural, spacious character of the area. Interestingly, developers are building a higher proportion of traditional houses than the existing stock reflects (75.0% at Census), showing that demand for family homes remains high despite density pressures. The presence of approximately 1816 people per dwelling approval indicates a well-established property market.
Projecting forward, Pacific Paradise is expected to expand by 152 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate from Districts. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of new housing may fail to match population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support stronger growth in property values.
No development applications were found in Pacific Paradise.
0 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 3 | 185,138 | 539 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 2 | 184,871 | 409 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/85.7% | 89,436/61.9% | 143/36.6% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/14.3% | 55,043/38.1% | 247/63.4% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 1 | 188,882 | 519 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 6 | 944,410 | 2,595 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0.6 | 6.5 | 7 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 0.4 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 7 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 15 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Persons per Approval | 1,815 | 158 | 149 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 503 | 342 | 440 |
| Commercial Development Value | 540 | 105,080,908 | 215,661 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 31 | 100 | 89 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Pacific Paradise has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Detail
Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning schemes have a significant impact on local performance. In total, 6 projects have been identified by Districts that are expected to influence the area. Principal developments include Stockland Twin Waters West, David Low Way, Pacific Paradise, Wilkins Park, Pacific Paradise Improvements, and the New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme (North Shore Local Plan), with details on the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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.
Sports & Recreation
PlanningSunshine Coast Council is developing a concept plan for future improvements to Wilkins Park, a local park in Pacific Paradise. The plan aims to create a welcoming and enjoyable space for play, recreation, community gathering, and enjoying nature, based on community input. No funding is currently allocated for construction.
Source for Wilkins Park, Pacific Paradise Improvements (opens in new tab)
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)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
CompletedA vibrant public space enhancement project undertaken by the Sunshine Coast Council. The upgrade included significant embellishments to Timari Street, Menzies Drive, and the service road beside David Low Way, featuring outdoor dining areas, public art, landscaping, shade trees, lighting, increased footpath space, new seating, and formalized traffic and parking areas to enliven the local town center.
Source for Pacific Paradise Streetscape Upgrade (opens in new tab)
Tourism
CompletedAn established resort-style land lease community for over 50s operated as Vantage by AVID. Residents own their home and lease the land, with access to a clubhouse, heated pool and spa, gym, indoor bowls, tennis and pickleball, cinema, library, workshop, golf simulator and more inside a secure gated estate. Previously known as Living Gems Pacific Paradise.
Source 1 for Vantage Pacific Paradise (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Vantage Pacific Paradise (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Pacific Paradise (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
House · 4 bed · 450m² land
Listed 19 June 2026
$819,000
Townhouse · 3 bed
Listed 26 May 2026
$889,000
House · 2 bed
Listed 29 July 2026
Price not recorded
Retirement · 3 bed
Listed 7 June 2026
Price not recorded
Retirement · 3 bed
Listed 20 May 2026
Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 208m² land
Listed 3 July 2026
Price not recorded
House · 2 bed · 94m² land
Listed 31 July 2026
Price not recorded
Semi-Detached · 4 bed · 546m² land
Listed 27 May 2026
$830,000
Townhouse · 3 bed
Listed 1 Aug 2026
Price not recorded
Semi-Detached · 2 bed
Listed 31 July 2026
$1,000,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 592m² land
Listed 21 July 2026
$1,795,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 546m² land
Listed 3 Aug 2026
$1,180,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 546m² land
Listed 12 Aug 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 2026Source: Districts property records · 17 in 2026 · 108 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Pacific Paradise with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Paradise | — | 2,727 | — | — | — |
| Twin Waters | 1.5 km | 3,089 | — | — | — |
| Mudjimba | 1.9 km | 2,744 | — | — | — |
| Marcoola | 3.3 km | 3,734 | — | — | — |
| Maroochydore | 4.2 km | 23,123 | — | — | — |
| Bli Bli | 4.6 km | 11,140 | — | — | — |
| Kuluin | 4.9 km | 2,745 | — | — | — |
| Diddillibah | 5.7 km | 1,953 | — | — | — |
| Mount Coolum | 6.1 km | 4,809 | — | — | — |
| Alexandra Headland | 6.5 km | 4,374 | — | — | — |
| Buderim | 7.5 km | 33,533 | — | — | — |
| Yaroomba | 7.5 km | 2,141 | — | — | — |
| Mooloolaba | 8.1 km | 8,777 | — | — | — |
| Maroochy River | 8.1 km | 1,868 | — | — | — |
| Rosemount | 8.2 km | 1,890 | — | — | — |
| Forest Glen (Qld) | 9.6 km | 2,257 | — | — | — |
| Coolum Beach | 9.7 km | 10,323 | — | — | — |
| Mountain Creek (Qld) | 9.8 km | 12,340 | — | — | — |
| Minyama | 9.9 km | 3,102 | — | — | — |
| Buddina | 10.3 km | 4,457 | — | — | — |
| Parrearra | 11.3 km | 4,628 | — | — | — |
| Woombye | 11.8 km | 4,248 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong semi-detached presence
Notable 75 to 84yo presence
Elevated construction employment base
Pronounced hospitality employment
Strong service amenity offering
Strong apartment presence
One of the nation's highest rates of population growth since the 2016 Census
Population Growth
6.4
Density
5.2
Development Activity
3.1
Employment Drivers
3.0
Infrastructure Drivers
9.7
Education
4.0
Amenities
8.1
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Population growth drivers in Pacific Paradise are above average based on Districts' ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Detail
Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Pacific Paradise stands at approximately 2,727 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 52 people (1.9%) from the 2021 Census, when 2,675 people were counted. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,726, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio is 1,029 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical averages recorded across areas evaluated by Districts. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Pacific Paradise has shown steady growth with a 1.8% compound annual growth rate, faster than the Rest of Qld. Recent population increases were largely driven by overseas migration, which made up about 93.0% of the overall population gains.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Pacific Paradise has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks
Detail
Pacific Paradise has a balanced labor force distributed between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a strong representation of essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to aggregated statistical data from Districts. In March 2026, 1,308 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate sits 0.2% higher than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while workforce participation is considerably lower, at 58.8% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records show a low 9.9% of residents worked from home, although the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The top industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The workforce shows a particularly high concentration in construction, employing workers at times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only of local employment, which is lower than the average for Regional Qld. The comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate area are limited.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to Districts analysis
Detail
The most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 shows that income in the suburb of Pacific Paradise is below the national average. The median income is recorded at $40,895, while the average income is $54,408. These figures are lower than the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $45,541 for the median and $60,589 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Pacific Paradise all sat between the 20th and 23rd percentiles nationwide. Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings category contains 34.0% of the population ( individuals), which aligns with the broader region where fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures on housing are significant, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the st percentile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Pacific Paradise is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Pacific Paradise consisted of 74.7% separate houses and 25.3% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Pacific Paradise were higher than the regional average, standing at 35.9%, while the remaining homes were either owned with a mortgage (36.7%) or occupied by renters (27.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $345 in Regional Qld. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Pacific Paradise are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents run higher than the national figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Pacific Paradise features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 69.9%, which includes 21.8% couples with children, 33.5% couples without children, and 13.9% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 30.1%, with single-person households representing 24.5% and group homes making up 5.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Pacific Paradise shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist
Detail
The region presents educational challenges, as university qualification rates (15.2%) are significantly below the national average of 30.4%. This situation highlights both a hurdle and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.4%).
A significant portion of the local population, totaling , is enrolled in formal education. This proportion comprises in primary school, in high school, and in tertiary programs.
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
1.8km · score 74
Child Care
642m · score 91
GP
1.8km · score 69
Government Services
9.0km · score 90
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport analysis shows 6 active transport stops operating within Pacific Paradise, utilizing a network of buses. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which combine to provide 330 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is rated as good, with residents living an average of 239 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a mostly residential area, the majority of residents travel outside the suburb for work, with cars remaining the main mode of transport at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 9.9% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately weekly trips for each transport stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Pacific Paradise is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Pacific Paradise presents notable health challenges based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease prevalence, with common health conditions widely distributed across younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is very low, covering roughly 49% of the population (~1,329 people). This is lower than the 52.5% coverage seen in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical diagnoses in the area are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 10.5% and 9.4% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 62.7% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents of working age display higher-than-average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged and over make up of the community ( people), which is higher than the Regional Qld proportion of . Health outcomes among older residents present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Pacific Paradise ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity in Pacific Paradise is lower than the national average, with citizens making up 87.9% of the population, 80.3% of residents born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.1% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.3% of the population compared to 1.1% in Regional Qld.
Regarding ancestry (representing the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common backgrounds in Pacific Paradise are English at 33.2%, Australian at 26.5%, and Scottish at 9.4%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at of the population (compared to regionally), New Zealand ancestry is at (compared to ), and French ancestry is at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Pacific Paradise hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
Pacific Paradise has a median age of 45, making it older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The age distribution reveals a high proportion of people aged 75 - 84 (10.3%), while the 45 - 54 age group is relatively small (9.6%) compared to Regional Qld. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has fallen by 1.2 years, dropping from 46 to 45, which shows a shift toward a younger demographic. Notable changes include the 25 to 34 age group increasing from 11.8% to 14.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rising from 9.0% to 10.3%. Conversely, the to group fell from to and the to group declined from to . Demographic modeling indicates the age structure of Pacific Paradise will change significantly by . The to age group is projected to see the strongest growth at , adding residents to total . Older residents aged and over are expected to drive of the population increase, highlighting the aging trend, while the to and to cohorts are projected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Pacific Paradise was found to possess above average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across both long day care and out of school hours care.
Detail
Pacific Paradise currently has an estimated 149 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 46 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 161 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 208. 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.
4.5
Income
0.7
Age
8.2
Household Composition
3.1
Housing
2.3
Cultural Diversity
3.3
Health
3.8
Housing Cost
3.4
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions without this data, and for all years after 2032, Queensland State Government projections for SA2 areas, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are used instead. Because these state projections lack age splits, Districts applies proportional growth weightings matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for every age group. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median of national non-metropolitan areas. Based on combined SA2-level projections, the suburb of Pacific Paradise is projected to add 153 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 5.6% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,727 | 2,855,561 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 1.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,675 | 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) | 5.6% | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 1,029 | 1 | 3 |
According to Districts analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the local labor force contracted by 3.3% and total employment fell by 4.3% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, which caused the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. This trend differed from Regional Qld, which saw a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future employment demand in Pacific Paradise. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local employment structure to project potential trends. Globally, national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Pacific Paradise could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not account for local population projections.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,308 | 14,651,372 | 35,577 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 17.4% | 15.2% | 18.1% |
| –Construction | 13.6% | 9.3% | 12.6% |
| –Retail Trade | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Labour Force | 1,364 | 15,298,546 | 36,917 |
| Participation Rate | 58.8% | 67.2% | 61.9% |
| Working from Home | 9.9% | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -4.3% | 1.5% | -2.9% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 30 | 100 | 42 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 45,541 | 63,628 | 56,898 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 60,589 | 81,777 | 75,539 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 40,895 | 57,137 | 51,094 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 54,408 | 73,435 | 67,833 |
| Median Household Income | 1,340 | 1,746 | 1,499 |
| –$0 to 399 | 56 (5.2%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 1,737 (6.2%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 227 (21.3%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 5,323 (19.0%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 327 (30.6%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 6,948 (24.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 362 (33.9%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 8,910 (31.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 61 (5.7%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 2,438 (8.7%) |
| –$4,000+ | 34 (3.2%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 2,662 (9.5%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,551 | 2,120 | 1,905 |
| –$0 to 399 | 29 (3.9%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 545 (3.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 113 (15.1%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 1,980 (10.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 218 (29.2%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 4,542 (25.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 306 (41.0%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 6,939 (38.2%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 52 (7.0%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 2,053 (11.3%) |
| –$4,000+ | 28 (3.8%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 2,125 (11.7%) |
| Median Personal Income | 654 | 805 | 786 |
| –$0 to 399 | 718 (26.3%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 15,537 (22.5%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 928 (34.0%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 19,543 (28.3%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 723 (26.5%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 19,335 (28.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 328 (12.0%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 11,601 (16.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 16 (0.6%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 1,036 (1.5%) |
| –$3,500+ | 14 (0.5%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 1,934 (2.8%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 25.2% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 8.9% | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 4,744 | 6,376 | 5,296 |
| SEIFA Score | 3.2 | 5.6 | 5.3 |
Pacific Paradise 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 $400/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 | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,039 | 9,275,218 | 25,850 |
| –Owned Outright | 35.9% | 32.1% | 34.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 36.7% | 36.2% | 29.5% |
| –Rented | 27.4% | 31.7% | 36.4% |
| –Detached Houses | 74.7% | 72.5% | 51.7% |
| –Semi-Detached | 17.4% | 12.6% | 18.5% |
| –Apartments | 7.9% | 14.3% | 28.8% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,600 | 1,863 | 1,820 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 400 | 375 | 420 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| –$150-349/wk | 23.0% | 33.4% | 20.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 75.8% | 50.9% | 65.0% |
| –$650-949/wk | 1.2% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,062 | 1,189 | 1,199 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 27.6% | 24.6% | 28.0% |
| –Rent / Income | 29.9% | 21.5% | 28.0% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,067 | 10,142,077 | 28,018 |
| Median Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,047 | 9,275,217 | 25,860 |
| –Lone Person Households | 24.5% | 25.6% | 29.3% |
| –Group Households | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 69.9% | 70.5% | 64.9% |
| –Couple with Children | 21.8% | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| –Couple No Children | 33.5% | 26.8% | 33.0% |
| –One Parent Family | 13.9% | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 43.8% | 46.5% | 44.2% |
| Never Married | 32.8% | 36.5% | 33.6% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 15.2% | 30.4% | 27.0% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 12.1% | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 1.6% | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.7% |
| –Certificate | 32.4% | 22.0% | 26.7% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 41.3% | 36.8% | 33.6% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 11,054 | 11 |
| Total School Attendance | 471 | 4,176,099 | 6,721 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,021 | 1,001 | 1,032 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 40 | 100 | 63 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Paradise State School | Primary | 471 | 1021 | 0.45 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
2.2km · score 74
Hospital
15km · score 60
Shopping Centre
2.9km · score 86
Banks
3.6km · score 64
Pharmacy
1.6km · score 76
Fitness Centre
4.0km · score 65
Schools
2.8km · score 50
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 6 | 171,981 | 189 |
| Routes | 2 | 12,966 | 13 |
| Weekly Trips | 330 | 1,140,068 | 2,010 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 67 | 235 | 105 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 239 | 7,586 | 291 |
| Population per Stop | 465 | 161 | 366 |
| Population per Trip | 8.5 | 24.3 | 34.5 |
| Population per Route | 1,395 | 2,136 | 5,329 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 45 | 100 | 30 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Work from Home | 9.9% | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Single Mode Commute | 89.1% | 73.8% | 81.7% |
| Two Mode | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 91.7% | 84.1% | 89.9% |
| –Train | 0.8% | 4.9% | 0.4% |
| –Bus | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| –Walk | 2.1% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| –Cycle | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 48.8% | 55.7% | 53.0% |
| Need for Assistance | 8.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 62.7% | 69.8% | 67.2% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.0% | 20.5% | 21.7% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 9.3% | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 5.0% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| –Arthritis | 10.5% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| –Asthma | 6.9% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| –Cancer | 4.3% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| –Diabetes | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| –Heart Disease | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.4% | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| –Stroke | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| –Other Condition | 8.6% | 7.3% | 7.4% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 19.7% | 29.3% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 70.7% | 76.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% | 83.8% | 84.0% |
| Speak English Only | 94.7% | 76.4% | 92.1% |
| Speak Other Language | 5.3% | 23.6% | 7.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| –Christianity | 45.1% | 47.5% | 46.8% |
| –Hinduism | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| –No Religion | 52.8% | 41.6% | 49.8% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Pacific Paradise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 45 | 38 | 46 |
| Largest Age Group | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 15.9% | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 58.2% | 64.7% | 61.8% |
| Seniors (65+) | 27.0% | 17.8% | 25.1% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 13.0% | 16.0% | 14.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 74.0% | 55.0% | 62.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Pacific Paradise contains 1 Long Day Care centre (74 places) and 1 OSHC facility (80 places). With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 1.6 - placing the area above the national average for supply per child. With projected population growth of 5.6% between now and 2041, and 8.1% in the under 5 age group in particular, 27 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. As well as this projected growth, other factors worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 51.0%, as well as lower than average income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 17.3 per 100 residents with 471 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Out of school hours child care provision is similarly strong, with 80 places serving the 5-12 cohort. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks while 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.
3 school catchments intersect Pacific Paradise (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 3,254 children aged under 5 reside, served by 2,752 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.2 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Pacific Paradise and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts