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Noosa Heads

QLD 4567 • Rest of QLD

5,120
Population (2021)
$47,268
Median Income
12.68 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
CoastalLifestyleTourism HubPremium SuburbWalkable

About Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads is a major coastal centre in the Shire of Noosa, with a 2021 Census population of 5,120. Located at the northern Sunshine Coast, it combines high-profile tourism with permanent residential neighbourhoods and nearby national park landscapes. The suburb includes prominent beach, river and headland environments that define its identity. Its character is premium coastal, lifestyle-driven and service-rich.

Residents and visitors enjoy Main Beach, Hastings Street dining and retail, Noosa National Park walks and extensive recreation opportunities. The local economy is strongly tied to tourism, hospitality and services, with additional employment in health, education and professional sectors across the Noosa urban area. Public transport is bus-based and well utilised, while many trips are still made by car. Noosa Heads appeals to lifestyle buyers, retirees, families and tourism workers.

Noosa Heads falls under postcode 4567 and is governed by Noosa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Noosa electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4567
Urban Area
Noosa
LGA / Council
Noosa
Federal Electorate
Wide Bay
State Electorate
Noosa
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.40°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
12.68 km²
Elevation
31m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cooroy Station
21 km
Not walkable
Eumundi Station
20 km
Not walkable
Nambour Station
41 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Sunshine Coast bus network — Noosaville / Noosa Junction / Sunshine Beach 10-25 min
  • Regional connectors — Maroochydore 50-80 min
  • Interchange services — Cooroy and rail links 35-60 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
135 km
By Train
2 hr 30 min-3 hr 10 min (bus to rail + train)
By Bus
3 hr+ (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 55 min-2 hr 35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min-2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Most commuting is within the Noosa-Sunshine Coast region rather than to Brisbane.

Walkability Very Walkable

Core beach and town-centre precincts are highly walkable, though regional trips beyond Noosa typically require bus or car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Noosa Civic, 28 Eenie Creek Road Noosa Heads 4567 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
54 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.1%

22 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,484
Census 2021
5,120
▲ 14.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,036
Income 2021
$47,268
▲ 31.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,361
Born Overseas 1,461

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 390
  • 2. New Zealand 203
  • 3. South Africa 93
  • 4. United States 74
  • 5. Scotland 59
  • 6. Germany 56
  • 7. France 54
  • 8. Brazil 32
  • 9. Netherlands 30
  • 10. Italy 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,313
Australian 1,325
Scottish 776
Irish 752
German 298
Italian 190
French 114
Dutch 97
South African 66
New Zealander 60

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,480
Both parents born in Australia
1,618
Both parents born overseas
654
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.1%
Christianity
42.7%
Buddhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
141 (2.8%)
5-14 years
503 (9.8%)
15-19 years
217 (4.2%)
20-24 years
153 (3.0%)
25-34 years
411 (8.0%)
35-44 years
492 (9.6%)
45-54 years
696 (13.6%)
55-64 years
846 (16.5%)
65-74 years
995 (19.4%)
75-84 years
495 (9.7%)
85+ years
171 (3.3%)

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