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Sippy Downs

QLD 4556 • Rest of QLD

11,544
Population (2021)
$34,788
Median Income
14.77 km²
Area
12m
Elevation
University AreaGrowth SuburbSunshine CoastAffordable

About Sippy Downs

Sippy Downs is a growing suburb on the Sunshine Coast, home to the University of the Sunshine Coast's main campus. Located 100 kilometres north of Brisbane, the suburb offers affordable family living near educational and employment hubs.

University influence and growth define Sippy Downs—students, families, and investors are drawn to the developing suburb with excellent educational access. The community offers Sunshine Coast lifestyle at accessible prices.

Sippy Downs falls under postcode 4556 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Buderim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4556
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Buderim
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.73°, 153.08°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
14.77 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    107 Sippy Downs Drive Sippy Downs 4556 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,889
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
33 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,298
Census 2021
11,544
▲ 12.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,728
Income 2021
$34,788
▲ 30.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,984
Born Overseas 2,857

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 675
  • 2. New Zealand 505
  • 3. South Africa 191
  • 4. India 154
  • 5. Nepal 101
  • 6. China 86
  • 7. South Korea 73
  • 8. Philippines 72
  • 9. Germany 63
  • 10. Scotland 62
  • 11. Vietnam 56
  • 12. Netherlands 53
  • 13. United States 49
  • 14. Canada 46
  • 15. Zimbabwe 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,801
Australian 4,076
Scottish 1,282
Irish 1,201
German 646
Australian Aboriginal 314
Italian 274
Chinese 244
Dutch 243
New Zealander 169

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,950
Both parents born in Australia
3,280
Both parents born overseas
1,506
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.5%
Christianity
41.4%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
555 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,507 (13.1%)
15-19 years
1,215 (10.5%)
20-24 years
1,176 (10.2%)
25-34 years
1,569 (13.6%)
35-44 years
1,402 (12.1%)
45-54 years
1,270 (11.0%)
55-64 years
839 (7.3%)
65-74 years
810 (7.0%)
75-84 years
834 (7.2%)
85+ years
374 (3.2%)

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