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Cooloolabin

QLD 4560 • Queensland

311
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandBushlandPeaceful
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About Cooloolabin

Cooloolabin is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, located in the hinterland approximately 20 kilometres west of Maroochydore and around 100 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a 2021 Census population of 311, the locality covers roughly 34 square kilometres, the majority of which is mountainous, densely forested terrain within Mapleton National Park. The small settled areas consist of two quiet rural residential valleys in the south, each centred around a dam reservoir, offering a secluded hinterland lifestyle within the Sunshine Coast Council area.

Cooloolabin is dominated by the Cooloolabin Dam — a concrete gravity dam completed in 1979 that supplies drinking water across the Sunshine Coast region and provides a tranquil bush setting enjoyed by locals. The surrounding Mapleton National Park offers walking tracks and wildlife encounters, while the nearby town of Yandina (around 5 kilometres away) provides basic services including shops and the renowned Yandina Ginger Factory. Cooloolabin appeals to those seeking a peaceful, bushland lifestyle within reach of the Sunshine Coast’s beach towns and amenities.

Cooloolabin falls under postcode 4560 and is governed by the Sunshine Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fisher, while state elections fall under the Ninderry electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4560
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Ninderry
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.64°, 152.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.16 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4560

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4560, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,232
Median 2023–24
$53,020
▲ 25.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,067

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4560; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yandina
5 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Nambour / Sunshine Coast Varies

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
Drive to Yandina station (~5 km); trains to Brisbane ~1h 30min via Sunshine Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min - 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min - 1h 30min

🛣️ Car essential within locality; Bruce Highway accessible via Yandina

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; car required for all errands, with Yandina the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
311
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area, which contains Cooloolabin. 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cooloolabin known for? +

Cooloolabin is known for the Cooloolabin Dam, a major water supply reservoir for the Sunshine Coast region completed in 1979, and for its largely forested terrain within Mapleton National Park. It offers a secluded bushland setting in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

How far is Cooloolabin from Brisbane? +

Cooloolabin is approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane, about a 1 hour 10 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Bruce Highway, depending on traffic.

Does Cooloolabin have public transport? +

Cooloolabin has no public transport of its own. The nearest train station is Yandina, approximately 5 kilometres away, which is on the Sunshine Coast Line to Brisbane. A car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Cooloolabin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cooloolabin has a population of 311 residents, concentrated in two small rural residential valleys within an otherwise largely forested locality.

Is Cooloolabin a good place to live? +

Cooloolabin suits those who value privacy, bushland surroundings, and a quiet rural lifestyle. The Sunshine Coast beach towns, Nambour, and Maroochydore are all within a 20-30 minute drive, offering good access to amenities without sacrificing the peaceful hinterland feel.

What is the postcode for Cooloolabin? +

The postcode for Cooloolabin QLD is 4560.

Is Cooloolabin a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cooloolabin 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.