Kuluin, QLD 4558 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kuluin is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4558, home to 2,700 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sunshine Coast local government area and roughly 91 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,700
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,696 /week
- Median personal income
- $697 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sunshine Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fairfax
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Maroochydore State High School
- Stella Maris School (Maroochydore)
- Maroochydore State School
- Kuluin State School
- Immanuel Lutheran College (Buderim)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 30 bus stops
- Maroochydore Rd at Maroochydore High
- Maroochydore Rd at Homemaker Centre
- Main Rd near Radiata Dr
- Sunrise Drive near Sunshine Cove Park
- Main Rd near Pindari St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 115 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 81.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.9% of the 1,164 resolvable premises in Kuluin. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 23,962 across the Sunshine Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13,472 theft, 2,615 drug offences, 2,154 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuluin?
Kuluin (QLD 4558) had 2,700 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Kuluin?
The median advertised rent in Kuluin is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kuluin?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kuluin covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Maroochydore State High School (0 km), Stella Maris School (Maroochydore) (0.4 km), Maroochydore State School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kuluin?
Kuluin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kuluin?
Across the surrounding area, 23,962 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (13,472), drug offences (2,615), violent (2,154). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kuluin?
In Kuluin, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (81.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kuluin?
30 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kuluin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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