Mountain Creek
QLD 4557 • Rest of QLD
About Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek is a coastal suburb on the Sunshine Coast, 100 kilometres north of Brisbane. The suburb offers beachside living with access to Mooloolaba and the university precinct at Sippy Downs.
Sunshine Coast lifestyle at accessible prices defines Mountain Creek—beach access, university proximity, and family-friendly living attract those seeking coastal life. The suburb offers coast value.
Mountain Creek falls under postcode 4557 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Buderim electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4557
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.70°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
7.37 km²
Elevation
7m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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20 Dianella Drive
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Cnr Meta & Douglas Streets
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Lady Musgrave Drive
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Lady Musgrave Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Demographics
Census 2016
11,254
Census 2021
11,950
▲ 6.2% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$36,712
Income 2021
$44,564
▲ 21.4% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,587
Born Overseas
2,934
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 746
- 2. New Zealand 667
- 3. South Africa 260
- 4. India 146
- 5. United States 73
- 6. Scotland 68
- 7. China 57
- 8. Philippines 48
- 9. Thailand 47
- 10. South Korea 46
- 11. Vietnam 39
- 12. Brazil 38
- 13. Germany 33
- 14. Netherlands 31
- 15. Wales 30
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
5,311
Australian
4,232
Scottish
1,361
Irish
1,299
German
659
Italian
364
Australian Aboriginal
283
Dutch
278
New Zealander
217
Chinese
211
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
6,415
Both parents born in Australia
3,418
Both parents born overseas
1,639
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
No Religion
48.9%
Christianity
42.0%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
676 (5.7%)
5-14 years
2,001 (16.7%)
15-19 years
897 (7.5%)
20-24 years
661 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,420 (11.9%)
35-44 years
1,840 (15.4%)
45-54 years
1,838 (15.4%)
55-64 years
1,305 (10.9%)
65-74 years
867 (7.3%)
75-84 years
363 (3.0%)
85+ years
83 (0.7%)