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Noosa Heads, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
7,041 Population 20/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
C
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
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$309,800 home value, $1,549/mo rent
Noosa Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US 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 US 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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