Noosa Shire Council
Federal
Federal at a glance
Median house
$381,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,736
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Federal.
Federal (4568) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland. The median house here is $381,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Federal has roughly 3,736 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $381,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Federal on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$381,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$413/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$351/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$381,000
$274,320
3,736
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.64% (median rent $413/wk against a $381,000 price tag). Units yield 6.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.64%
Based on $381,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.65%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Federal's population at 3,736, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,736
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Federal 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Federal.
Local schools for Federal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Federal State School
Pomona State School
Cooran State School
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Frequently asked
About Federal.
- What is the median house price in Federal?
- The median house price in Federal, QLD 4568 is $381,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Federal postcode?
- Federal is in the 4568 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Federal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $413, for units it's $351.
- What schools are in Federal?
- There are 13 schools serving Federal on this page, including Federal State School, Pomona State School, Cooran State School.
- How walkable is Federal?
- Federal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Federal?
- Federal is close to Tuchekoi, Pomona, Black Mountain, Cooran, Carters Ridge.
- What is the population of Federal?
- Federal has approximately 3,736 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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