Noosaville

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

As of Nov 2025, Noosaville's population is estimated at around 9,257 people. This reflects an increase of 541 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,716 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population as 9,015 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 324 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 355 persons per square kilometer. Noosaville's growth rate of 6.2% since the census positions it within 0.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.5%). Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of national regional areas by 2041, with the suburb expected to expand by 670 persons reflecting a total increase of 4.4% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Noosaville experienced around 81 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 408 homes. Six approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. The average new resident arrival rate is 0.4 persons per new home over these five years. Developers target the premium market segment with properties averaging $814,000.

This financial year has seen $55.8 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to Rest of Qld, Noosaville records 83.0% more building activity per person. New development consists of 25.0% standalone homes and 75.0% attached dwellings, differing from current housing patterns (61.0% houses). With around 101 people per dwelling approval, Noosaville shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections estimate Noosaville adding 405 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns.

Future projections show Noosaville adding 405 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth 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), Avalon, Noosaville, and the Noosaville Foreshore Master Plan. The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Noosaville exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Noosaville has a skilled workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In Noosaville, 3969 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Noosaville lagged significantly at 47.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents included accommodation & food, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area had a particular specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing showed lower representation at 0.6% compared to the regional average of 4.5%. As per the Census, there were 0.9 workers for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.3%, alongside a 1.4% employment decline in Noosaville, causing unemployment to fall by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8%, labour force grow by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Noosaville's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Noosaville had a median taxpayer income of $43,879 and an average of $77,902. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Rest of Qld's median of $50,780 and average of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,018 (median) and $88,800 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows Noosaville's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 28th and 38th percentiles. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominates with 26.8% of residents (2,480 people), consistent with surrounding regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.4% 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, 60.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 39.3% comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is in contrast to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Noosaville stood at 50.9%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 25.2% and rented properties making up 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,991, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Noosaville was $490, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, Noosaville's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,991 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $490 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 68.7% of all households, including 18.5% couples with children, 41.7% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, 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 of 27.3% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.8% and certificates at 23.9%.

A significant 21.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.6% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 2.7% in tertiary education. Noosaville's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,325 students as of the latest data. 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 25.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.9, indicating that the area 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

The analysis of public transport in Noosaville shows that there are currently 52 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services provided by 9 different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 1,159 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is considered good, with residents typically located approximately 302 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 165 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 22 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 58% of the total population (5,375 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively. 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.8% across Rest of Qld. As of 2016, 37.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,489 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 cultural diversity was above average, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.0% born overseas. Christianity dominated as the main religion, accounting for 51.9%. Judaism showed an overrepresentation of 0.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.2%), Australian (21.5%), and Scottish (10.7%). Notably, French was overrepresented at 0.7% vs regional 1.0%, Welsh at 0.7% vs 0.7%, and Irish at 10.2% vs 9.8%.

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 years and older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld's average, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented at 15.1% in Noosaville, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.1%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.0%. From the 2021 Census to present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 13.6% to 15.1%, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 4.0% to 5.5%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age cohort has declined from 19.8% to 17.1%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 15.2% to 13.6%. By 2041, Noosaville is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 85+ age cohort projected to expand substantially by 556 people (109%), from 509 to 1,066. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. However, both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.