Queensland location profile
Conondale QLD 4552
Conondale is a rural hinterland community in the Sunshine Coast region known for its rolling farmland, Mary River frontage, and access to Conondale National Park. It appeals to nature lovers and acreage buyers seeking a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle within reach of Maleny and the wider Sunshine Coast.
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Why families consider Conondale
Predominantly families, farmers, and tree-changers on acreage properties, with a relaxed, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. Residents value privacy, community spirit, and proximity to trails, rivers, and national parks; most services are accessed in nearby Maleny or Kenilworth.
Amenities & services
- Conondale General Store & Fuel
- Conondale State School
- Maleny Woolworths and IGA (nearby)
- Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital (nearby)
- Cafes, pubs and eateries in Maleny and Kenilworth (nearby)
- Maleny Library, Maple Street, Maleny
- Kenilworth Library, Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Landsborough station (North Coast line)
- Limited local bus services; most residents rely on cars
- Maleny–Kenilworth Road
- Landsborough–Maleny Road
- Access to Bruce Highway via Landsborough/Beerwah
Lifestyle & recreation
- Conondale Range Great Walk
- Booloumba Creek day-use areas and campgrounds
- Mary River swimming, kayaking and fishing spots
- Bushwalking, horse riding and 4WD tracks in Conondale National Park
- Conondale National Park
- Booloumba Creek Recreation Area
- Imbil State Forest
- Bellthorpe National Park
- Mary River riparian corridors
Education context
No centre-based childcare in Conondale; nearest options are in Maleny and Kenilworth with limited places and family day care available across the hinterland.
- UniSC (University of the Sunshine Coast) Sippy Downs campus, Sippy Downs
- UniSC Caboolture campus, Caboolture
- QUT campuses (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove), Brisbane