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Coes Creek

QLD 4560 • Rest of QLD

1,515
Population (2021)
$84,656
Median Household Income
2.38 km²
Area
$443/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableYoung Families

About Coes Creek

Coes Creek is a residential suburb in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, located just south-west of Nambour within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area. With a population of approximately 1,515 residents, the suburb covers around 2.4 square kilometres of the Maroochy urban area at an elevation of 74 metres, giving it pleasant elevated views and a cooler microclimate than the beachside suburbs. Predominantly residential in character, Coes Creek developed gradually over the latter half of the twentieth century as Nambour expanded.

Life in Coes Creek is unhurried and community-oriented, with a demographic mix that includes young families, working couples, and long-term residents who appreciate the suburb's affordability relative to coastal Sunshine Coast areas. The suburb's British, Australian, and Scottish heritage is reflected in its community composition. Nambour's town centre is just minutes away, offering a full range of shops, cafes, a hospital, and the Nambour train station for commuters. The hinterland setting also puts residents close to the Blackall Range and popular day trip destinations like Montville.

Coes Creek falls under postcode 4560 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nicklin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4560
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA / Council
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fairfax
State Electorate
Nicklin
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.65°, 152.94°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.38 km²
Elevation
74m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$443
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

7 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nambour Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 614, 615 — Nambour Town Centre / Maroochydore 10–40 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
101 km
By Train
Sunshine Coast Line from Nambour ~90 min to Roma Street
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Nambour Station ~1.5 km away; Sunshine Coast Line to Brisbane

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets within walking distance of Nambour shops and station

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area, which contains Coes Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Down 17.9% 10yr Down 30.4%
Motor vehicle theft
167.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Up 28.8%
Non-FV assault
473.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 152.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.8 / 100k
2yr Down 20.0% 10yr Up 12.7%
Steal from vehicle
314.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.3% 10yr Down 26.9%
View all offence categories for Sunshine Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,392
Census 2021
1,515
▲ 8.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$31,512
Personal Income 2021
$36,400
▲ 15.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$36,400 / yr
$700/wk
Household
$84,656 / yr
$1628/wk
Family
$95,628 / yr
$1839/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,231
Born Overseas 232

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 74
  • 2. New Zealand 55
  • 3. South Africa 19
  • 4. Germany 10
  • 5. Ireland 6
  • 6. United States 6
  • 7. Cambodia 5
  • 8. Netherlands 5
  • 9. Philippines 5
  • 10. India 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 694
Australian 623
Scottish 200
Irish 182
German 130
Dutch 52
Italian 40
Australian Aboriginal 36
Chinese 20
French 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

986
Both parents born in Australia
266
Both parents born overseas
205
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.3%
Christianity
46.3%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
79 (5.2%)
5-14 years
212 (14.0%)
15-19 years
92 (6.1%)
20-24 years
55 (3.6%)
25-34 years
158 (10.4%)
35-44 years
204 (13.5%)
45-54 years
197 (13.0%)
55-64 years
201 (13.3%)
65-74 years
168 (11.1%)
75-84 years
109 (7.2%)
85+ years
29 (1.9%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coes Creek located? +

Coes Creek is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast region, situated just south-west of Nambour and within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area in Queensland.

Is Coes Creek close to the beach? +

Coes Creek is an inland hinterland suburb, approximately 15–20 km from popular Sunshine Coast beaches such as Mooloolaba and Coolum Beach.

What train services are available in Coes Creek? +

Nambour train station, approximately 1.5 km from Coes Creek, provides regular Sunshine Coast Line services to Brisbane Roma Street in about 90 minutes.

What is the median rent in Coes Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Coes Creek is approximately $443.

What are the schools near Coes Creek? +

Coes Creek residents are served by Nambour State School, Nambour State High School, St John's College, and St Joseph's Primary School in nearby Nambour.

What is the average income in Coes Creek? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Coes Creek is about $700 per week (around $36,400 per year). The median household income is $1,628 per week and the median family income is $1,839 per week.

What is the age profile of Coes Creek? +

The median age in Coes Creek is 43. The largest age group is 5–14 (212 residents, around 14%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Coes Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coes Creek is part of the Sunshine Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Coes Creek? +

Coes Creek had a population of 1,515 at the 2021 Census, up 8.8% from 1,392 in 2016.

How much is rent in Coes Creek? +

In Coes Creek, the median weekly rent is $443, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).