Noosa Shire Council
Cootharaba
Cootharaba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
866
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Cootharaba.
Cootharaba (4565) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Cootharaba has roughly 866 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cootharaba scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cootharaba's population at 866, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
866
Median age
48
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
866
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Noosa Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,509
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cootharaba.
Local schools for Cootharaba
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Government School Catchment
Kin Kin State School
Pomona State School
Cooran State School
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Frequently asked
About Cootharaba.
- What is the Cootharaba postcode?
- Cootharaba is in the 4565 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cootharaba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Cootharaba?
- There are 12 schools serving Cootharaba on this page, including Kin Kin State School, Pomona State School, Cooran State School.
- How walkable is Cootharaba?
- Cootharaba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cootharaba?
- Cootharaba is close to Wahpunga, Boreen, Boreen Point, Kin Kin, Como.
- What is the population of Cootharaba?
- Cootharaba has approximately 866 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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