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Mountain Creek, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mountain Creek is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 11,080. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

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C Fair
11,080 Population 12/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,967 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,967 median income, 4.1% unemployment
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Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$281,600 home value, $1,408/mo rent

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About Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mountain Creek had a population of 11,950 people.

People

Population11,080
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,967
Per Capita$28,967
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$281,600
Rent$1,408
Ownership62.9%
Housing Units4,432

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population11,080
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-26.7028°, 153.1013°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,967
Median Age37.0 years

About Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 11,080. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Mountain Creek has a population of 11,080 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,080
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mountain Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mountain Creek is $28,967, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,967 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $557, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,053 business establishments.

Income: Mountain Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,967
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,967
Avg Weekly Wage$557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,053

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mountain Creek is $281,600, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,408 (21% above the national average of $1,163). 62.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,432 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,600
0% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,408
21% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.9%
Owner-Occupied62.9%
Renter-Occupied37.1%
Housing Units4,432

Property Tax

Climate in Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Mountain Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7028°N, 153.1013°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Mountain Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Mountain Creek

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mountain Creek State School
Mountain Creek State High School
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Radio Stations near Mountain Creek

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 Mountain Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Mountain Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Mountain Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in Mountain Creek

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brightwater Hotel

Restaurants in Mountain Creek

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

24 Thai Street
Thai Restaurant

Cafes in Mountain Creek

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peppermint Crescent

Dentists in Mountain Creek

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bright Smiles @ Brightwater
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Veterinaries in Mountain Creek

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountain Creek Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Mountain Creek

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Gyms in Mountain Creek

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #12952913166

Golf Courses in Mountain Creek

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Headland Golf Club

Breweries in Mountain Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Mountain Creek

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Airports Near Mountain Creek

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mountain Creek

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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 Mountain Creek

What is the population of Mountain Creek?

Mountain Creek has a population of 11,080 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Mountain Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,967, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,600 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mountain Creek?

Mountain Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°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 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Mountain Creek?

Mountain Creek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $557. There are 1,053 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mountain Creek?

The median home value in Mountain Creek is $281,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,408. The homeownership rate is 62.9%.

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