Mountain Creek, QLD 4579
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Coastal living
- $500/wk Median
- 36.5% Renters
Mountain Creek Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.9k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $500
- To the CBD
- 8.9km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Mountain Creek Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Renters drawn to Mountain Creek usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a solidly-sized suburb of 11,950 people, 36.5% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $500 that reflects its position in the Sunshine Coast market.
Around Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek Parade
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Mountain Creek Point
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Mountain Creek
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mountain Creek
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mountain Creek.
Is Mountain Creek a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mountain Creek has a 36.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Mountain Creek?
Mountain Creek has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,950, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Mountain Creek?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mountain Creek is $500. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $500 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Mountain Creek walkable?
Mountain Creek carries a walkability score of 8.3/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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