Cooroy
QLD 4563 • Rest of QLD
About Cooroy
Cooroy is a hinterland township in the Noosa Shire of South East Queensland, nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland approximately 25 kilometres west of Noosa Heads and 130 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of 4,801, it is one of the larger settlements in the Noosa hinterland, spread across 27 square kilometres of gently undulating countryside at an elevation of around 119 metres. The community skews noticeably older, with a median age of 50, reflecting its appeal to retirees, tree-changers, and long-term residents drawn to its quiet rural character.
Cooroy serves as the main service centre for the surrounding hinterland, with a main street offering cafes, specialty shops, and a weekly produce market that captures the area's creative and alternative lifestyle spirit. The suburb is home to the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, a community cultural hub hosting visual arts exhibitions and events. Families are served by local primary and secondary schools, and Cooroy's relatively affordable housing compared to the Noosa coastline makes it attractive to those seeking a relaxed pace of life with easy access to the beaches and Noosa's amenities.
Cooroy falls under postcode 4563 and is governed by Noosa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nicklin electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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20 Cooroy Belli Creek Road
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Elm Street
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Tulip Street
Housing 2021 Census
43 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 307
- 2. New Zealand 169
- 3. South Africa 38
- 4. Germany 29
- 5. Netherlands 29
- 6. United States 27
- 7. Scotland 22
- 8. Zimbabwe 17
- 9. India 14
- 10. Thailand 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
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