Noosa Shire Council
Lake Cootharaba
Lake Cootharaba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.0k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Lake Cootharaba.
Lake Cootharaba (4565) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Lake Cootharaba has roughly 15,033 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Lake 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Cootharaba's population at 15,033, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
15,033
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,033
Median age: 51
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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 Lake Cootharaba.
Local schools for Lake Cootharaba
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Government School Catchment
Tewantin State School
Kin Kin State School
Noosaville State School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Cootharaba.
- What is the Lake Cootharaba postcode?
- Lake Cootharaba is in the 4565 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Cootharaba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in Lake Cootharaba?
- There are 10 schools serving Lake Cootharaba on this page, including Tewantin State School, Kin Kin State School, St Teresa's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Lake Cootharaba?
- Lake Cootharaba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Cootharaba?
- Lake Cootharaba is close to Teewah, Boreen, Boreen Point, Cootharaba, Como.
- What is the population of Lake Cootharaba?
- Lake Cootharaba has approximately 15,033 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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