Valdora, QLD 4561 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Valdora is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4561, home to 776 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Sunshine Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 105 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$530 /wk
Population776
Median age40
Area10.2 km²
To CBD105 km
LGASunshine Coast

Demographics

Population
776
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$2,141 /week
Median personal income
$755 /week
Median family income
$1,941 /week
Average household size
3.1
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Sunshine Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Sunshine Coast
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Fairfax
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$530 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Yandina State School Primary · Government
  • North Arm State School Primary · Government
  • Coolum Beach Christian College (Coolum Beach) Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 96.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 73.4% of the 316 resolvable premises in Valdora. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 7.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 19.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 73.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Sunshine Coast — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Valdora?

Valdora (QLD 4561) had 776 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Valdora?

The median advertised rent in Valdora is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Valdora?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Valdora covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Yandina State School (4.3 km), North Arm State School (4.5 km), Coolum Beach Christian College (Coolum Beach) (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Valdora?

Valdora is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (73.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Valdora?

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 Valdora?

In Valdora, 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 (96.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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