Maroochy River flood risk
Of Maroochy River’s 1,083 mapped properties, 73.2% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Maroochy River’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Check a specific Maroochy River address
Risk varies property by property.
Hazard exposure
Where the hazards are in Maroochy River
Flood and bushfire areas across Maroochy River. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Maroochy River
Maroochy River sits in the Nambour police division, which recorded 3,433 reported offences in the 12 months to Jul 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,433 total. Figures are for the whole Nambour police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Maroochy River
Maroochy River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Maroochy River
At the 2021 Census, 17.2% of Maroochy River’s 1,667 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Maroochy River
Sunshine Coast council approved 3,243 new dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Sunshine Coast council area (not just Maroochy River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 17 Nimbin Place, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 1 Darter Terrace, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 20 River Vista Court, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 332 Burtons Road, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 4 Dunethin Rock Road, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 6 Caladenia Court, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 70 River Store Road, Maroochy River QLD 4561
- 9 Warrener Place, Maroochy River QLD 4561
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in Sunshine Coast
Compare Maroochy River with the rest of the council area, largest first.
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.