Mooloolaba State School

Mooloolaba is a middle-to-affluent coastal suburb, with a median house value of $1,831,844 and median unit value of $1,056,669 as at July 2026, indicating a higher-end property market compared to state averages. The predominant age group is 60-69 years, and households are primarily childless couples, with 56% of homes owner-occupied, reflecting an established, semi-retired demographic rather than a typical family suburb. Median weekly household income was not directly available in the provided sources, but the property values suggest an above-average earning profile. Most residents work in professional occupations, per OnTheHouse suburb insights [citation:1][citation:2].

Mooloolaba's 2021 Census data shows a predominantly Australian-born population, with 8,202 residents recorded, though the specific percentage of Australian-born residents is not explicitly stated in the provided sources. Of the overseas-born cohort, the most common countries of birth were not detailed for Mooloolaba specifically; however, Queensland-level data indicates England, New Zealand, and India as common birthplaces, but this is not suburb-specific. The ABS QuickStats page for people born in Samoa in Queensland shows just 9,074 people state-wide, indicating this is not a dominant group in Mooloolaba [citation:3][citation:4]. Exact suburb-level country-of-birth percentages are not available in the provided search results, so this data point remains incomplete.

Mooloolaba State School has a dedicated "Mooloolaba Outside School Hours Care" service registered with ACECQA, which provides after-school care, with "After School: Yes" confirmed on the national register. The service's ordinary hours of operation are not detailed in the provided sources, but the ACECQA listing confirms both before- and after-school care are available. For scheduled closures or holiday-period care, parents are advised to contact the service directly, and the school's own website lists "Out of school hours care" under its facilities section [citation:5][citation:6].

Mooloolaba State School offers a range of named extracurricular activities, including "Choir" and "Sports" programs, as listed on the school's official website under its extra-curricular section. The school also runs "Excellence programs" as part of its curriculum offering, and additionally hosts an "Ultimate Athletics" fundamental skills program delivered by Little Athletics Queensland, which focuses on running, jumping, and throwing skills for primary students [citation:7][citation:8]. The school has a reported student-to-teacher ratio of 1:14 with 793 students, indicating a well-supported environment.

Mooloolaba is a tourist-oriented coastal suburb with the esplanade featuring the Sea Life marine park, souvenir shops, galleries, and restaurants, giving it a relaxed beachside atmosphere. The suburb has 11 parks covering 9.1% of the area, making it suitable for outdoor recreation, though childless-couple households predominate. For groceries, the provided sources do not identify specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets within Mooloolaba; however, IGA Supermarkets operate in many Queensland suburbs and may have a local store, though this is not confirmed in the search results. Woolworths is another common supermarket chain that may serve the area, but no specific Mooloolaba store location is provided in the sources [citation:2][citation:9][citation:10].

Several casual, family-friendly takeaway options are confirmed in Mooloolaba. **Bella Venezia Restaurant** offers pizzas including a "Mooloolaba King Prawn" pizza (noting a $35 price), providing Italian-style takeaway on the esplanade [citation:11]. **Thai Lotus** at 2/20 Brisbane Rd offers Thai food takeaway with a fully browsable online menu, making it a convenient option for weeknight dinners. **Ann's Restaurant** at Shop 1, 118-120 Brisbane Road also provides Thai takeaway and delivery, carrying a reputation for "love at first sight" menu offerings [citation:12][citation:13].

The provided search results did not return any specific tutoring or enrichment centres located within Mooloolaba itself; the searches surfaced irrelevant results that were filtered out. Parents seeking tutoring options may need to look at nearby suburbs such as Maroochydore or Buderim, but no named local services were identified in the available sources. No local Kumon, NumberWorks'nWords, or similar franchise locations were confirmed in Mooloolaba within the search results.

Mooloolaba is approximately 97.3 km north of the Brisbane CBD, and public transport to Brisbane is coordinated by **Translink**, with Queensland Rail operating the train services. Commuters can travel via the **Nambour/Gympie North** line, catching a connecting bus from Mooloolaba to **Landsborough station** or Nambour station, then taking the train to Brisbane Central. An alternative journey option is taking a coach directly from Brisbane, and services also connect via Woombye and Landsborough stations. Translink's network shows the Nambour/Gympie North line has "Major upcoming changes" noted on its service status page, so commuters should check timetable updates, and all fares are currently 50 cents across SEQ [citation:14][citation:15][citation:16].