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Noosa

869 km²

Life in Noosa revolves around a landscape where most people can easily walk to a park or public transport, but few are within easy reach of a school. It is a large area that blends natural beauty with a relaxed pace. The community is marked by a First Nations population that achieves high educational and employment outcomes compared to the rest of the country.

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First Nations

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There are 916 First Nations people here who are generally older and more likely to finish Year 12 than those in other areas. This is reflected in the local unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

916 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

51.8% Year 12 Here 51.8% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

5.8% Unemployment Here 5.8% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$606 Median income Here $606 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,753 Household income Here $1,753 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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About 70.3% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, which is well above the state average. However, the area is less walkable for daily needs, with only 28.5% of homes near a school, far below the Queensland figure of 61.3%.

4.5 Walk score

4.0 Types ≤15 min