# Demographics & Identity — Noosa

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Noosa (Council (LGA))

A typical resident in Noosa is 50 years old, making the area far older than most other places across Australia. This population has grown by 8% since 2016 to reach 56,298 people. The community is heavily weighted towards older adults and seniors, while children make up a much smaller share than the national average.

The typical age in Noosa is 50, which is 12 years older than the national figure and has risen since 2016. This older profile exists alongside a growing population that added about 4,149 people over the last five years.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.7% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures. Half of the residents are married, while those in de facto relationships sit at 12.3%, about the same as the national average.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.7% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia. In contrast, children under 15 are much less common here, falling to 14.8% since the last census.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 56,298 | — |
| Median age | 50 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.7% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 27.7% | — |
| Children under 15 | 14.8% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.3% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 30.6%, Seniors (65+) 27.7%, Young adults (25–44) 18.0%, Children (0–14) 14.8%, Youth (15–24) 8.8%

**Marital status** — Married 50.8%, Never married 28.2%, Divorced 12.0%, Widowed 5.9%, Separated 3.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA35740/noosa/topic/demographics-identity