Meridan Plains, QLD 4551 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Meridan Plains is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4551, home to 4,589 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Sunshine Coast local government area and roughly 72 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,589
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,529 /week
- Median personal income
- $777 /week
- Median family income
- $1,820 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sunshine Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fisher
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,850
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Caloundra City Private School (Pelican Waters)
- Baringa State Primary School
- Unity College (Caloundra West)
- Golden Beach State School
- Caloundra Christian College (Caloundra)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Pelican Waters Bvd near The Corso
- Pelican Waters Bvd near Agincourt St
- Pelican Waters Bvd near Bledisloe Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
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, 62.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 66.6% of the 2,092 resolvable premises in Meridan Plains. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 66.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 16.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
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 Meridan Plains?
Meridan Plains (QLD 4551) had 4,589 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Meridan Plains?
The median advertised rent in Meridan Plains is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Meridan Plains?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Meridan Plains covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Caloundra City Private School (Pelican Waters) (1.6 km), Baringa State Primary School (2.4 km), Unity College (Caloundra West) (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Meridan Plains?
Meridan Plains is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (66.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Meridan Plains?
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 Meridan Plains?
In Meridan Plains, 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 (62.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Meridan Plains?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Meridan Plains centroid. 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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