Noosaville
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Noosaville are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Noosaville's population is approximately 9,888 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,344. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,628 in June 2024 and an additional 327 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 374 persons per square kilometer. Noosaville's growth rate of 5.8% since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied where necessary. Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase of approximately 709 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.5% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Noosaville when compared nationally

Noosaville has recorded approximately 82 residential properties granted approval each year. Development approval data provided by the ABS is on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 414 homes have been approved. In the current financial year FY-26, approximately 6 residential properties have already been approved.

On average, over these five years, there have been about 0.4 new residents arriving per new home built, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, potentially supporting population growth while providing greater buyer choice. The average value of new dwellings developed in Noosaville over the past five financial years has been around $814,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In terms of commercial development, approximately $58.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum in Noosaville relative to the rest of Queensland, which should provide buyers with ample choice. New development in Noosaville consists of around 25% standalone homes and 75% attached dwellings. This shift towards higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently around 60% houses. This trend may suggest diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With approximately 116 people per dwelling approval, Noosaville shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections indicate that Noosaville is expected to add around 444 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Noosaville has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works, Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences (79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road), Noosa Council Capital Works Program for fiscal year 2024/25, and Avalon, Noosaville. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Noosaville demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Noosaville has a skilled workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.2%.

In comparison to the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, Noosaville's rate is 1.8% lower. Workforce participation in Noosaville lags at 47.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.6% versus the regional average of 4.5%. There are substantial local employment opportunities indicated by the ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident as per the Census. In a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.2% and employment declined by 1.4%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.8%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Noosaville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Noosaville's median income among taxpayers is $43,821, with an average of $77,798. Nationally, these figures are extremely high. In comparison, the Rest of Qld has a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Noosaville would be approximately $48,952 (median) and $86,908 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Noosaville rank modestly, between the 28th and 38th percentiles. Income brackets show that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 27.0% of residents (2,669 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 27th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Noosaville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Noosaville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 60.3% of dwellings were houses while 39.7% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure which comprised 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Noosaville stood at 50.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 25.2% and rented ones accounting for 24.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Non-Metro Qld average. However, the median weekly rent figure was $480 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Noosaville's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Noosaville has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.1% of all households, including 18.4% couples with children, 41.0% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 31.9%, with lone person households at 29.1% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Noosaville exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.3% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 14.8% and certificates at 24.1%.

Notably, 21.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.3% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary education. Noosaville's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,325 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1069. The educational mix includes one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 23.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.9, indicating that Noosaville serves as an educational center for the broader region.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Noosaville has 56 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 9 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,159 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in Noosaville is rated as good, with residents on average located 293 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 165 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Noosaville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Noosaville faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (5,814 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 11.0 and 6.5% of residents respectively. 64.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.8% across Rest of Qld. The area has 37.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,683 people), which is higher than the 25.8% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Noosaville was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Noosaville had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 6.9% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Noosaville, comprising 51.5% of its population. Notably, Judaism, at 0.3%, was proportionally equal to the Rest of Qld's percentage.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (35.4%), Australian (21.5%), and Scottish (10.6%). There were notable differences in representation for French (0.7% vs regional 1.0%), Irish (10.1% vs 9.8%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.7%) groups.

Noosaville ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Noosaville is 56 years, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's average of 41 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.8% locally compared to the Rest of Qld average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.3%. This concentration in the 75-84 age group is well above the national figure of 6.0%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 13.2% to 14.8%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 4.0% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 65-74 age cohort declined from 19.8% to 17.1% and the 55-64 group dropped from 15.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, Noosaville is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 85+ age cohort is projected to expand substantially, increasing by 590 people (112%) from 529 to 1,120. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.