Sippy Downs
QLDSippy Downs is a growing suburb in QLD with 11,544 residents.
- SAL code
- 32574
- SA2
- 316011416
- Population
- 11,544
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs, QLD had 11,544 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 9.7% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 33. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,889 a month. Around 51.6% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 33.2%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 64.3% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 20 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?11,544
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+9.7%
3yr: +6.2% · 10yr: +22.8%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,484/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
33
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?5/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.5%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
3
2 primary, 2 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?8
6 long day, 2 OSHC
Parks & green space
?20
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?25
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?392
Sunshine Coast · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Sippy Downs (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Sippy Downs suburb alone is ~11,544 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,256 to 12,683 over 24 years, averaging 5.8% per year.
Schools
3 in suburbSector
1 public · 2 private
Type
1 primary · 1 secondary · 1 K-12
Total enrolment
3,124(1 of 3 reporting)
Avg per school
3,124
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.4%Predominantly detached houses (64.3%), mixed tenure (51.6% own or mortgage), built for families (43% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
10 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ZONE | Environmental Management and Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 52.4% | 7.60 km² |
| COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE | Community Facilities ZoneOther | 12.4% | 1.80 km² |
| LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 10.0% | 1.45 km² |
| EMERGING COMMUNITY ZONE | Emerging Community ZoneOther | 4.5% | 0.65 km² |
| OPEN SPACE ZONE | Open Space ZoneRecreation | 3.4% | 0.50 km² |
| MAJOR CENTRE ZONE | Major Centre ZoneBusiness | 2.1% | 0.30 km² |
| HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | High Density Residential ZoneResidential | 1.3% | 0.18 km² |
| MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | Medium Density Residential ZoneResidential | 1.0% | 0.15 km² |
| LOCAL CENTRE ZONE | Local Centre ZoneBusiness | 0.3% | 0.05 km² |
| SPECIALISED CENTRE ZONE | Specialised Centre ZoneOther | 0.2% | 0.03 km² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.