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Noosa Heads, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Noosa Heads is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,041. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

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C Fair
7,041 Population 20/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$30,724 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,724 median income, 3.8% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$309,800 home value, $1,549/mo rent

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About Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads is a coastal town and suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It is a popular holiday destination. In the 2021 census, the suburb of Noosa Heads had a population of 5,120 people.

People

Population7,041
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,724
Per Capita$30,724
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$309,800
Rent$1,549
Ownership75.0%
Housing Units2,816

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population7,041
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-26.3943°, 153.0901°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,724
Median Age54.0 years

About Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,041. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Noosa Heads has a population of 7,041 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,041
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above Australia avg
360.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Noosa Heads vs Australia Average

The median household income in Noosa Heads is $30,724, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,724 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $591, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 669 business establishments.

Income: Noosa Heads vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,724
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,724
Avg Weekly Wage$591

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)669

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Noosa Heads is $309,800, 10% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,549 (33% above the national average of $1,163). 75.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,816 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$309,800
10% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,549
33% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.0%
Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units2,816

Property Tax

Climate in Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.8° 177.3
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.9° / 28.5° 234.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.7° 218.2
Apr 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.8° 150.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.6° 137.6
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.7° / 21.6° 114.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 72.4
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.5° 80.7
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.4° 53.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 121.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 19° / 26.9° 93.5
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 140.3
Noosa Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3943°N, 153.0901°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hamish (2009).

Year Name Category Closest
2009 Hamish Category 3 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Noosa Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Noosa Heads

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Noosa Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
The Heritage Centre
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Noosa Heads

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Noosa Heads

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in Noosa Heads

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emerald Noosa
Halse Lodge Guesthouse YHA
Netanya
Noosa Blue
Peppers Noosa
RACV Noosa Resort
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort

Restaurants in Noosa Heads

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aromas - Noosa
Bistro C
Black pepper cafe
Bombetta
El Capitano
Izakaya ATE
J1 Sushi
Kaali
Laguna Jack's
Light Years Noosa
Miss Moneypenny's
Monkey Punch Thai Cuisine
Mystic India
Piccolino
République
Rock Salt
Rococo
Sails
Sushi Yah-Man
Taco Boy
Thai Restaurant
Wasabi
Wood Fire Grill
XO Cellars
Ze Pickle

Cafes in Noosa Heads

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8848
Canteen
Deadly Espresso
Deus Ex Machina
Laneway
Press at Noosa
Tanglewood Coffee Cart
VanillaFood Organic Cafe

Cinemas in Noosa Heads

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCC Cinemas Noosa

Monuments in Noosa Heads

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

William Hack Reserve

Clinics in Noosa Heads

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #584526913
Noosa Fair Medical Centre

Bus Stations in Noosa Heads

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Noosa Heads station
Noosa Junction station

Gas Stations in Noosa Heads

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell Coles Express

Banks in Noosa Heads

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in Noosa Heads

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bay Village on Hastings
Noosa Fair
Noosa Junction Plaza

Breweries in Noosa Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Terella Brewing

Airports Near Noosa Heads

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport—Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?—Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark—Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip—Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip—Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield—Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield—Small Airport
Landsborough Airport—Small Airport
Mccarons private strip—Small Airport
mount archer—Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport—Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)—Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Noosa Heads

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Noosa Heads

What is the population of Noosa Heads?

Noosa Heads has a population of 7,041 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Noosa Heads expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,724, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $309,800 (10% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,549 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Noosa Heads?

Noosa Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Noosa Heads?

Noosa Heads has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $591. There are 669 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Noosa Heads?

The median home value in Noosa Heads is $309,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,549. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.

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