Noosa Shire Council
Little Cove
Little Cove at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
12.0k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Little Cove.
Little Cove (4567) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Little Cove has roughly 11,979 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Little Cove scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Little Cove's population at 11,979, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
11,979
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$515/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$438/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,979
Median age: 49
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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.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Little Cove.
Local schools for Little Cove
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Government School Catchment
Sunshine Beach State School
Sunshine Beach State High School
Tewantin State School
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Frequently asked
About Little Cove.
- What is the Little Cove postcode?
- Little Cove is in the 4567 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Little Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $515, for units it's $438.
- What schools are in Little Cove?
- There are 10 schools serving Little Cove on this page, including Montessori Noosa, Sunshine Beach State School, Noosa Flexible School.
- How walkable is Little Cove?
- Little Cove has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Little Cove?
- Little Cove is close to Noosa Heads, Munna Point, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Noosa North Shore.
- What is the population of Little Cove?
- Little Cove has approximately 11,979 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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