Noosa North Shore · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Noosa North Shore

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A far higher share of people own their homes outright in Noosa North Shore than in the rest of the country. This creates a distinct housing landscape where 59.4% of homes are fully paid off, though those with loans or paying rent face costs well above the national figures.

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📍 Noosa North Shore, Suburb / Locality

Where Noosa North Shore sits — Median rent (weekly)

$500 ▲ +1182.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Noosa North Shore — higher than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Noosa North Shore$500
4565, QLD $440
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are among the highest at this level at $500, which is well above the national figure. Those with mortgages also pay much more than most areas, with typical monthly payments of $2,200.

$500 ▲ +1182.1%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $39
  • 2016: $335
  • 2021: $500

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,200 ▲ +111.1%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,042
  • 2016: $1,777
  • 2021: $2,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Noosa North Shore, $350–$549 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Noosa North Shore, $3,000 or more is the majority at 60%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 40%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 59.4% of homes owned outright—far above the 31% seen across Australia. This helps explain why the rental rate of 14.6% is far below the state and national averages.

14.6% ▼ -18.5%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.9%
  • 2016: 19.0%
  • 2021: 14.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

59.4% ▲ +28.1%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.3%
  • 2016: 50.8%
  • 2021: 59.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Noosa North Shore, Owned outright is the majority at 58%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 19%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 82.3% of the market, a figure well above the national average. However, homes here are less likely to be large, as the share of properties with three or more bedrooms is well below the state figure.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

82.3% ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 83.7%
  • 2016: 93.7%
  • 2021: 82.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.8% ▲ +9.2%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 63.9%
  • 2016: 71.4%
  • 2021: 69.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Noosa North Shore, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Noosa North Shore, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Noosa North Shore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32161/noosa-north-shore/topic/housing-dwellings