Central Sunshine Coast
Moving to Maroochydore
The commercial heart, rapid growth, apartment living and city-style convenience.
Lifestyle
The new city centre, Sunshine Plaza, the river mouth and Cotton Tree. The most urban part of the Coast, and the most walkable for work and errands.
Housing stock
New apartments in the CBD precinct, older beach units in Cotton Tree, and post-war houses on flat streets further west.
Price expectations
Units offer some of the Coast's more accessible beachside entry points; houses near the river command a premium.
Commute
Walk or cycle to work in the new CBD, 10 minutes to the airport, about 1 hour 45 to Brisbane.
Who it suits
Professionals working locally, downsizers who want amenity, and investors backing the CBD build-out.
What to check
Construction activity is ongoing across the CBD; check what is approved next to any address.
Schools near Maroochydore
Catchments are drawn by street address, not suburb. Always verify the exact property on the Queensland EdMap catchment tool and confirm with the school before you sign. School links above go to each school's own website - a link is not a guarantee of catchment or a place.
Before deciding, compare transport and commute options and how local weather can affect a property.
Schools around Maroochydore on the map
Every school in this part of the Coast, plotted so you can see how far each one is from the streets you are considering. Pin positions are approximate - always confirm the catchment for the exact address.
23 schools nearby
Buderim - State Primary
Maroochydore - State Primary
Kuluin - State Primary
Maroochydore - State Secondary
Academic, sport and arts excellence
Mountain Creek - State Secondary
IB Diploma, sport excellence
Sippy Downs - State P-12
Academic and sport excellence
Buderim - Independent P-12
Buderim - Independent P-12
Forest Glen - Independent P-12
Maroochydore - Catholic Primary
Sippy Downs - Catholic Secondary
Sippy Downs - Catholic Primary
Mooloolaba - State Primary
Mountain Creek - State Primary
Nambour - State P-12
Burnside - State Secondary
Woombye - Independent P-12
Nambour - Catholic Secondary
Nambour - Catholic Primary
Woombye - Independent P-12
Bli Bli - State Primary
Pacific Paradise - State Primary
Bli Bli - Catholic P-12
How Maroochydore rates
A relative, qualitative read against the other areas on this site - a planning guide, not a valuation.
Typical property types: Apartments, townhouses, family homes. Flood and hazard check: Check river and canal-adjacent streets.
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Is Maroochydore a good place to live?
The new city centre, Sunshine Plaza, the river mouth and Cotton Tree. The most urban part of the Coast, and the most walkable for work and errands. It suits professionals working locally, downsizers who want amenity, and investors backing the cbd build-out.
What are house prices like in Maroochydore?
Units offer some of the Coast's more accessible beachside entry points; houses near the river command a premium.
How long is the commute from Maroochydore?
Walk or cycle to work in the new CBD, 10 minutes to the airport, about 1 hour 45 to Brisbane.
What schools serve Maroochydore?
Commonly referenced options include Maroochydore State School, Maroochydore State High School, Sunshine Coast Grammar (nearby). Queensland state school catchments are set by address, so confirm the specific property.
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