QLD · Sunshine Coast Council
Little Mountain, 4551
Current weather
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91% humidity · 8.6 km/h wind · 22.4° / 13.1° today · 0.4 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Little Mountain sits up in the Sunshine Coast hills, a established suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 11,068
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,636
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 182 of 3,994
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 54.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 247 / 421 / 57
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $800
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Period: Mar 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Jul 2026)
- 274
- Against the person
- 47
- Against property
- 139
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 235 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -4.8%
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences268
- Good Order Offences143
- Other Property Damage147
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)440
- Traffic And Related Offences189
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Jul 2026; Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Caloundra Rd at Palm Village Caravan Park
- Caloundra Rd at Palm Village Caravan Park
- Caloundra Rd at Parklands Boulevard
- Caloundra Rd at Ridgewood Road
- Caloundra Rd at Ridgewood Road
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parklands BakeryBakery
Unit 5 36 Village Way, Little Mountain
- Caloundra Rd at Parklands BoulevardBus stop
- Caloundra Rd at Ridgewood RoadBus stop
- Caloundra Rd at Stradbroke DriveBus stop
- Caloundra Rd at Sugarbag RoadBus stop
- Mark Rd near Cheviot CtBus stop
- Mark Road West near Cheviot CtBus stop
- Parklands Bvd at Liekefett WayBus stop
- Parklands Bvd at Little Mountain DriveBus stop
- Parklands Bvd near Liekefett WayBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
19 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anglia Place ParkPark
- Barker ReservePark
- DrainagePark
- Gallery Place ParkPark
- Grass Gully Cresecent ParkPark
- Hinterland Drive ParkPark
- Ivadale Family ParkPark
- Jill Chamberlain Nature RefugeNature reserve
- Koala Court ParkPark
- Little Mountain CommonPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Breathe and Connect Wellness StudioOakwood Streetpsychotherapist
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Little Mountain Medical CentreVillage Wayclinic
- Little Mountain PharmacyVillage Waypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Goodstart Early Learning Little MountainGumtree Pocket Courtkindergarten
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 41
- Parks (OSM)
- 29
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 60.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 841st in Australia
- State rank
- 171st in QLD
- Peer rank
- #114 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #116 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Caloundra Produce and Landscape Suppliesamenities51 Pierce Avenueoutdoor
- Caloundra Rd at Parklands Boulevardamenitiesbus_stop
- Caloundra Rd at Ridgewood Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Caloundra Rd at Stradbroke Driveamenitiesbus_stop
- Caloundra Rd at Sugarbag Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- Convenience storeamenitiesconvenience
- IGA Local GroceramenitiesUnit 4 36 Village Way, Little Mountainconvenience
- Little Mountain Dog Parkamenitiesdog_park
- Little Mountain Medical CentreamenitiesUnit 1 36 Village Way, Little Mountainclinic
- Little Mountain PharmacyamenitiesUnit 2 36 Village Way, Little Mountainpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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