Kuluin is a suburb of Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Kuluin had a population of 2,700 people.

History

The locality takes its name from an Aboriginal word in the Kabi language meaning black swan. Kuluin State School opened in 1987. Kuluin was originally joined with the nearby towns of Maroochydore and Buderim. It became a separate suburb in 1991.

Demographics

In the, Kuluin had a population of 2,363 people. In the, Kuluin had a population of 2,700 people.

Education

Kuluin State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Tallow Wood Drive (-26.6598°N, 153.0579°W). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 622 students with 47 teachers (41 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (16 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 596 students with 46 teachers (38 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (15 full-time equivalent). The school includes a special education program. There are no secondary schools in Kuluin. The nearest government secondary school is Maroochydore State High School in neighbouring Maroochydore to the east.

Amenities

There are a number of parks in the area: