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Pacific Paradise, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Pacific Paradise is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,168. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
2,168 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,105 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,105 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Pacific Paradise

Pacific Paradise is a suburb of Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Pacific Paradise had a population of 2,675 people.

People

Population2,168
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,105
Per Capita$22,105
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units867

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population2,168
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-26.6181°, 153.0778°
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$22,105
Median Age46.0 years

About Pacific Paradise

Pacific Paradise is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,168. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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.

Pacific Paradise has a population of 2,168 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,168
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pacific Paradise vs Australia Average

The median household income in Pacific Paradise is $22,105, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,105 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $425, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 206 business establishments.

Income: Pacific Paradise vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,105
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,105
Avg Weekly Wage$425

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)206

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pacific Paradise is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 867 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units867

Property Tax

Climate in Pacific Paradise

Pacific Paradise has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Pacific Paradise 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 13 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

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6181°N, 153.0778°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

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 M4.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Pacific Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pacific Paradise

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pacific Paradise State School
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Radio Stations near Pacific Paradise

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 Pacific Paradise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Heritage Centre
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Pacific Paradise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy 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
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Pacific Paradise

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

Restaurants in Pacific Paradise

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baan Mai
Northshore Woodfired Pizza

Cafes in Pacific Paradise

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soul Foods Coffee

Dentists in Pacific Paradise

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TLC Dentistry

Gas Stations in Pacific Paradise

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Pacific Paradise

Shopping Malls in Pacific Paradise

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Shore Village

Golf Courses in Pacific Paradise

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maroochy River Golf Club
Twin Waters Golf Club

Breweries in Pacific Paradise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Pacific Paradise

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Airports Near Pacific Paradise

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall 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 Pacific Paradise

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 Pacific Paradise

What is the population of Pacific Paradise?

Pacific Paradise has a population of 2,168 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pacific Paradise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,105, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pacific Paradise?

Pacific Paradise 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 Pacific Paradise?

The unemployment rate in Pacific Paradise is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $425. There are 206 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pacific Paradise?

The median home value in Pacific Paradise is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

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