Kiels Mountain
QLD 4559 • Queensland
About Kiels Mountain
Kiels Mountain is a small hinterland locality on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, situated in the hills above Buderim and approximately 10 kilometres inland from Mooloolaba. With a population of around 714 residents and an area of just over 4.6 square kilometres, the suburb sits at an elevated position that offers sweeping views across the Sunshine Coast lowlands toward the ocean. It is bordered by Buderim to the east, Mountain Creek to the south and the rural localities of Mons and Kunda Park to the north and west.
Kiels Mountain has a semi-rural residential character with generous block sizes, native bushland and a quiet, unhurried atmosphere that contrasts with the busier coastal suburbs below. Residents benefit from proximity to Buderim's shops, cafés and village precinct, as well as easy access to the Sunshine Motorway and the broader Sunshine Coast network. The suburb appeals to families, professionals and lifestyle seekers who want hinterland tranquillity within a short drive of the beach and urban amenities.
Kiels Mountain falls under postcode 4559 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4559
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4559, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4559; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 612, 615 — Maroochydore and Buderim via Mountain Creek 20-30 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Sunshine Motorway to Bruce Highway for Brisbane; most residents work locally on the Sunshine Coast
Hilly semi-rural terrain; a car is essential; pleasant walking tracks within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Schubert & Kiel Mountain Roads
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2 McKenzie Road
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95 Pine Grove Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area, which contains Kiels Mountain. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.