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Maleny suburb profile

Maleny sits on the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, a leafy rural town defined by rolling dairy country, subtropical rainforest and broad views towards the Glass House Mountains. Its village centre is home to galleries, boutique shops and cosy cafes, with a regular farmers market that spotlights local produce and craft. Outdoor life centres on nearby lookouts, walking tracks, waterfalls and Lake Baroon, while housing ranges from weatherboard cottages near the main street to acreage properties and country homesteads in surrounding valleys. The town appeals to artists, families, retirees and tree-changers seeking a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle with coastal services within easy reach.

Maleny property market performance

Property growth+10.7%Past 12 months

Maleny has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.55 million, up a solid 6.6% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months 10 houses and 2 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 65 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Maleny saw house rents average $760 a week, up sharply 16.9% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.55MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
6.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
102
Median days on market
Past 12 months
65N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$760N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
16.9%N/A

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Maleny demographics

Maleny is a community of 3,959 people with a median age of 59. The median total household income is $1,144 a week, roughly $59,488 a year.

Household life is led by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 57.9% (676 families), while couple families with children make up 24.3% (284 families). Together they account for 82.2% of families. One-parent families represent 17.0% (198 families), and other families are 0.8% (9 families).

In Maleny, most homes are owner-occupied: 57.6% are owned outright and 23.4% are owned with a mortgage, so about four in five homes (81.0%) are owner-occupied, while renters make up 19.0%.

Suburbs near Maleny

Some popular suburbs near Maleny include:

  • North Maleny: Upland village with rolling farmland and rainforest outlooks in the hinterland.
  • Balmoral Ridge: Leafy residential area with acreage properties and extensive rural views.
  • Witta: Small farming community with paddocks, creeks and a rural character.
  • Bald Knob: Known for its elevated lookout and open grassland panoramas.
  • Crohamhurst: Semi-rural locality with pockets of bushland and agricultural blocks.

How does Maleny compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby North Maleny have risen 22.5% more than in Maleny over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Maleny are selling 38.1% faster than in North Maleny.

Choose the right real estate agents in Maleny

In Maleny ,39 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 40.8% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.5% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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