About Maroochydore

Maroochydore is central to the Sunshine Coast, therefore it is also one of the major business districts. It lies beside both the Maroochy River and the beach. Maroochydore has the largest population to area ratio on the Sunshine Coast. Most government departments and facilities are based in Maroochydore.
 
Maroochydore's postcode is 4558, which it shares with Cotton Tree and Kuluin. 

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Schools

The closest state primary and secondary schools are Maroochydore State School and Maroochydore State High School. There are also many private schools in the area.

SHOPS

Maroochydore is home to the Sunshine Plaza, which is the largest shopping centre on the Sunshine Coast. It has over 200 specialty and department stores, cafes, restaurants and a 6 screen cinema.

Stats

Some interesting figures from the ABS 2001 Census Community Profile Series for Maroochydore are:

Maroochydore had a population of 16780. This consists of 14.3% Under 15 years of age; 49.2% 15-54 years of age, 36.5% over 55.

Unemployment was at 14.2%

51.6% of households were families with children

Of dwellings in the town 40.7% were seperate houses; 17.3% were semi detached, duplexes or townhouses; and 31.6% were flats, units or apartments.

50.8% of houses were owned or mortgaged and 40.8% rented.

According to the REIQ: The median house price in Maroochydore for the 2002 /03 financial year was $250,500. The median unit / townhouse price for the same period was $175,000. The median weekly rent for a three-bedroom house in Maroochydore in the June Quarter 2003 was $240. The median weekly rent for a two-bedroom unit / townhouse during the same period was $180.