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Maleny, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Maleny is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,696. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
3,696 Population 385/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,888 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,888 median income, 5.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About Maleny

Maleny

Maleny is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Maleny was a timber town until the early 1920s and then was a centre of dairy production and fruit growing. In the 2021 census, the locality of Maleny had a population of 3,959 people.

People

Population3,696
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density385/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,888
Per Capita$20,888
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units1,478

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population3,696
Population Density385 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates-26.7600°, 152.8493°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,888
Median Age59.0 years

About Maleny

Maleny is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,696. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Maleny has a population of 3,696 with a density of 385 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 59.0 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,696
Total Population
385
People / sq mi
59.0yrs
Median Age
52% above Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maleny vs Australia Average

The median household income in Maleny is $20,888, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,888 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $402, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 351 business establishments.

Income: Maleny vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,888
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,888
Avg Weekly Wage$402

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)351

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maleny is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 81.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,478 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.0%
Owner-Occupied81.0%
Renter-Occupied19.0%
Housing Units1,478

Property Tax

Climate in Maleny

Maleny has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.7° 257.4
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26.2° 357.9
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 17.6° / 25.3° 243.6
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 15° / 23.6° 146.3
May 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.3° 145.0
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 19° 107.1
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.7° 58.1
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 10° / 20.3° 81.0
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.8° 70.2
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.2° 105.2
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.2° 135.9
Dec 22°C / 72°F 17.6° / 26.3° 214.6
Maleny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7600°N, 152.8493°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.16"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 91 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 10.2 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
August 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in

Maleny has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Maleny

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maleny State High School - - - -
Maleny State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Maleny

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Maleny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Maleny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woodford Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Maleny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in Maleny

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tranquil Park Maleny

Restaurants in Maleny

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daawat Indian Cuisine Restaurant
Lane 32 Woodfired Pizza & Cocktail Bar
Mountain Views Cafe

Cafes in Maleny

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee shop
Frank Food and Wine
Maleny Dairies Milkbar
Maleny Food Co
Mountain View Cafe

Dentists in Maleny

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care Maleny

Veterinaries in Maleny

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maleny Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Maleny

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1195187818
AU #1195995943
Liberty Maleny
Mobil Maleny

Breweries in Maleny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Maleny

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Airports Near Maleny

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Maleny

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maleny

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sacred Heart Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maleny

What is the population of Maleny?

Maleny has a population of 3,696 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 385 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maleny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,888, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maleny?

Maleny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Maleny?

The unemployment rate in Maleny is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $402. There are 351 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maleny?

The median home value in Maleny is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.

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