Noosaville
A 21.8% vacancy rate, the highest figure in this dataset, defines Noosaville's dual character: a retiree-lifestyle suburb that doubles as a holiday-let market. The median age of 56 sits 16 years above the national figure, and 50.9% own their homes outright, pointing to a population that has already paid down its property. Despite low household income (40th percentile nationally), rents are high at $490/week, a gap that reflects tourist-driven pricing rather than local earning power. The 48.2% couples-without-children share is nearly triple the typical suburb figure, confirming this is predominantly empty-nester territory.
Population
8,716
Median Age
56.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,399/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
13
Median House
$592K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Noosaville's estimated median of $592,000 buys into the Noosa lifestyle precinct but comes with elevated financial stress. Mortgage repayments of $1,991/month consume 32.9% of household income, above the 30% threshold. This reflects the lower income base (40th percentile) rather than extreme prices. The housing mix leans detached (60.7%) but includes 28.5% semi-detached and 10.5% apartments, unusual diversity for a regional QLD suburb. Three-bedroom homes dominate (37.3%) with 4+ bedrooms close behind (36.1%). The 50.9% outright ownership rate means most current holders have no mortgage, creating a market where new buyers compete against cashed-up sellers upgrading or downsizing.
For Buyers
Noosaville's estimated median of $592,000 buys into the Noosa lifestyle precinct but comes with elevated financial stress. Mortgage repayments of $1,991/month consume 32.9% of household income, above the 30% threshold. This reflects the lower income base (40th percentile) rather than extreme prices. The housing mix leans detached (60.7%) but includes 28.5% semi-detached and 10.5% apartments, unusual diversity for a regional QLD suburb. Three-bedroom homes dominate (37.3%) with 4+ bedrooms close behind (36.1%). The 50.9% outright ownership rate means most current holders have no mortgage, creating a market where new buyers compete against cashed-up sellers upgrading or downsizing.
For Investors
The 21.8% vacancy rate is the critical number: it signals a market saturated with short-term holiday lets that deflate long-term rental returns. Median rent of $490/week appears strong, but that figure competes with seasonal tourism fluctuation. The 23.9% rental population is moderate, and rent-to-income stress at 35.0% exceeds the threshold, suggesting tenants are financially stretched compared to lower-priced corridors. Only 10 development applications in 12 months indicate minimal new supply. Overseas migration (+120/year) drives growth, with internal migration near neutral (-10/year). Population is projected to reach approximately 10,380 by 2031, growing at 1.07% annually.
Development Activity
Total DAs
13
Last 12 Months
13
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Noosaville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Prep-12 · 1121 students
St Teresa's Catholic College
7-12 · 801 students
Noosaville State School
Prep-6 · 418 students
Demographics
At a median age of 56, Noosaville is 16 years older than the national average, the widest gap in this batch. English ancestry dominates (4,162), followed by Scottish (1,265) and Irish (1,207), reflecting a Anglo-Australian retirement demographic. Only 30.0% were born overseas. The household size of 2.2 is below the national median, and 48.2% of families are couples without children, compared to roughly 37% nationally. University qualifications at 32.1% are 2.0 points above the national rate. Part-time employment (1,446) nearly matches full-time (1,642), consistent with semi-retired lifestyles, and the 41.9% participation rate is well below the national average because 3,678 residents are outside the labour force entirely.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
60.7%
Houses
28.5%
Townhouse
10.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses make up 60.7%, with semi-detached at 28.5% and apartments at 10.5%, a more diverse stock than typical QLD suburbs. Three-bedroom homes lead (37.3%), followed by 4+ bedrooms (36.1%) and 2 bedrooms (23.7%). Outright owners dominate at 50.9%, with renters at 23.9% and mortgage holders at 25.2%. Both rent stress (35.0%) and mortgage stress (32.9%) exceed the 30% threshold, driven by the low income base rather than extreme pricing. At $592,000 estimated median, Noosaville is priced higher than many regional centres, reflecting lifestyle premium rather than income fundamentals compared to nearby inland suburbs.
Mortgage / mo
$1,991
Rent / wk
$490
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$749
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
21.8%
Unoccupied
1,034
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
35.0% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.2%
Couples, no children
6,469
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 16.8% (402 workers), followed by Hospitality (11.7%), the highest hospitality share in this batch, consistent with the tourism economy. Professional/Tech (9.9%), Construction (9.8%), and Education (9.5%) round out the top five. Managers (627) and Professionals (731) lead occupations, reflecting business owner and self-employed profiles. Unemployment at 4.4% is moderate, but the 41.9% participation rate is very low. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 7 places overall advantage above the national median, while all four deciles cluster at 7, showing consistent mid-upper positioning without extreme wealth or disadvantage.
Unemployment
2.6%
Labour Force
4,304
Unemployed
110
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.2%
Part-time
42.4%
Participation
41.9%
Employed
3,088
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.1%
Postgraduate
6.3%
Born Overseas
30.0%
Dwellings
3,717
Transport to Work
Three schools serve Noosaville. Good Shepherd Lutheran College (Independent Combined, ICSEA 1117, 1,121 students) is the largest and highest-performing. St Teresa's Catholic College (Secondary, ICSEA 1066, 801 students) and Noosaville State School (Government Primary, ICSEA 1039, 418 students) also score above the national average of 1000. Public transport use is very low at 1.6%, but 7.2% walk or cycle, among the highest rates in this batch. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 7 indicates above-average socioeconomic conditions nationally. The 6.1% needing-assistance rate and 18.8% volunteering rate are both moderate.
Drive
84.7%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
7.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.07%/yr
(+103 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 1.07% annually (103 persons/year), projected to reach approximately 10,380 by 2031. The 10-year change of 20.8% reflects Noosa's continued attractiveness to sea-changers and retirees. However, the trajectory is firmly 'Aging': the senior share grew 12.7 points (the largest increase in this batch), while the working-age share dropped 7.4 points. The young share fell 3.2 points. Overseas migration (+120/year) is the primary driver, with internal flows near neutral. Real income grew 16.1% over the decade, and rents surged 39.1%, both above the national average, despite the low base income.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+120
Net Internal / yr
-10
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +19% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Noosaville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noosaville a good suburb to live in?
Noosaville suits retirees and lifestyle-seekers: median age 56, 50.9% own outright, and 48.2% are couples without children. Three schools score above the ICSEA national average of 1000. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 7 indicates above-average conditions. The tradeoff is limited public transport (1.6% usage) and housing stress above 30% for both renters and mortgage holders due to the lower income base.
What is the median house price in Noosaville?
The estimated median house price is $592,000 (2025 estimate). Monthly mortgage repayments of approximately $1,991 consume 32.9% of the median household income of $1,399/week, exceeding the standard 30% stress threshold. This reflects the lifestyle premium pricing relative to local incomes in the 40th percentile.
What schools are in Noosaville?
Three schools serve the suburb: Good Shepherd Lutheran College (Independent Combined, ICSEA 1117, 1,121 students), St Teresa's Catholic College (Secondary, ICSEA 1066, 801 students), and Noosaville State School (Government Primary, ICSEA 1039, 418 students). All three score above the national ICSEA average of 1000.
Is Noosaville safe?
Crime statistics are not available in our current dataset for Noosaville. The SEIFA deciles cluster at 7 across all four indices, indicating above-average socioeconomic conditions. The 72.7% residential stability rate and 50.9% outright ownership suggest a settled community. The low unemployment rate of 4.4% is a positive indicator compared to the national average.
Is Noosaville good for property investment?
The 21.8% vacancy rate is the key risk factor, likely driven by short-term holiday lets competing with long-term rentals. Median rent of $490/week appears strong, but seasonal fluctuation and rent stress at 35.0% suggest tenant affordability is stretched. Only 10 development applications in 12 months means limited new supply. Population growth of 1.07%/year is moderate compared to faster-growing Sunshine Coast suburbs.
How is Noosaville's population changing?
Population grows at 1.07% annually (103 persons/year), projected to reach approximately 10,380 by 2031. The ageing trend is pronounced: the senior share grew 12.7 percentage points over the decade (the largest increase in this group) while the working-age share fell 7.4 points. Overseas migration of +120/year is the primary driver, with internal flows near neutral.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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