Noosa · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
High levels of wealth and skill place Noosa among the most advantaged areas in the country. The region scores a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage, meaning it fares better than about 90% of similar areas. This strong standing is backed by high scores for both education and access to resources.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Noosa — higher than 86% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The typical resident has an advantage score of 1,009, which is larger than about 81% of other areas. This reflects a high standard of living, with the region ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and access to money.
9
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
9
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
9
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
8
Higher than 71% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
1,009
Higher than 79% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population grew by 4.7% since 2021, a rate higher than most areas. However, this is well below the Queensland growth rate of 8.7%.
59,551
Higher than 75% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
4.7%
Higher than 60% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Noosa has 8,016 businesses, which is more than about 83% of similar areas. This activity is supported by 285 approved dwellings, a figure larger than about 75% of other areas.
8,016
Higher than 80% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
285
Higher than 74% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Noosa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA35740/noosa/topic/economy-advantage
