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 as of November 2025 is approximately 9,886, reflecting an increase of 542 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 5.8% increase from the previous population count of 9,344. The change can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,630 in June 2024 and an additional 325 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 373 persons per square kilometer. Noosaville's growth rate of 5.8% since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.5%. The primary driver of this population growth was 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort when utilised. Based on projected demographic shifts, Noosaville is expected to increase by 709 persons to reach a population of approximately 10,595 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Noosaville recorded approximately 82 residential properties approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25414 homes were approved, with an additional 6 approved in FY-26. Over these years, the average new residents per year per dwelling constructed was 0.4.

The average construction value of new properties was $575,000. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $58.1 million. Compared to Rest of Qld, Noosaville had 73.0% higher new home approvals per person. New building activity comprised 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 116 people per dwelling approval, Noosaville exhibited low density characteristics. Population forecasts indicate a gain of 446 residents by 2041.

Current development rates suggest new housing supply will comfortably meet demand, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting 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 affecting the region. Notable ones include the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant Works, Jura Noosa Townhomes and Residences at 79-83 Eumundi Noosa Road, the Noosa Council Capital Works Program for 2024/25, and Avalon, Noosaville. The following list details projects likely most 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. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, as of June 2025.

There are 4,304 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Noosaville lags at 47.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in accommodation & food (1.8 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.6% of Noosaville's workforce compared to 4.5% in Rest of Qld.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. From June 2024 to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2%, and employment decreased by 1.4% in Noosaville, causing unemployment to fall by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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 shows Noosaville had a median taxpayer income of $43,821 and an average income of $77,798. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Noosaville would be approximately $49,952 (median) and $88,682 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Noosaville rank modestly, between the 28th and 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income distribution shows that 27.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to the surrounding region at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, 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, 60.3% of dwellings were houses while 39.7% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 73.5% for houses and 26.5% for other dwellings. Home ownership in Noosaville stood at 50.3%, with mortgaged properties at 25.2% and rented ones at 24.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. However, median weekly rent was $480 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Noosaville's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 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 within the region, with university qualification rates at 27.3% among 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%.

A significant 21.1% of the population is actively engaged in 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 of 2,325 students as of a recent report. The area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1069). The educational mix comprises 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 the area serves as an educational hub 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 serving buses. These stops are covered by 9 different routes that together facilitate 1,159 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically living 293 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 165 trips per day across all routes, which means each stop gets about 20 weekly trips.

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 (5,812 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 (3,682 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's population showed higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 6.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the prevalent religion in Noosaville, comprising 51.5%. Judaism, at 0.3%, was similarly represented to Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.4%), Australian (21.5%), and Scottish (10.6%). Notably, French (0.7%) was slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%. Irish (10.1%) and Welsh (0.7%) also showed slight overrepresentation in Noosaville compared to regional averages of 9.8% and 0.7%, respectively.

Noosaville ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Noosaville is 56 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of Qld's average of 41 years and considerably older than Australia's national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented in Noosaville at 14.8%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.3%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.0%. Between the 2021 Census and present, 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 to 74 cohort has declined from 19.8% to 17.1% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 15.6% to 13.9%. By 2041, Noosaville's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ age cohort is projected to expand substantially, increasing by 591 people (112%) from 528 to 1,120. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.