Noosa Heads at a glance
Median house
$1,966,000
Median unit
$1,875,000
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
5,120
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Noosa Heads.
The postcode for Noosa Heads is 4567 (QLD).
The median house price in Noosa Heads is $1,966,000.
Noosa Heads (4567) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,966,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Noosa Heads has roughly 5,120 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Noosa Heads scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Noosa Heads's population at 5,120, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,120
Median age
54
Family households
70%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,966,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $1,875,000, roughly 5% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $393,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,966,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,875,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$990/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$850/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,966,000
$1,875,000
5,120
Median age: 54
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.62% (median rent $990/wk against a $1,966,000 price tag). Units yield 2.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.62%
Based on $1,966,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.36%
Based on $1,875,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
3,941
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.
90
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Noosa Heads.
Local schools for Noosa Heads
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sunshine Beach State School
Sunshine Beach State High School
Tewantin State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Noosa Heads.
- What is the median house price in Noosa Heads?
- The median house price in Noosa Heads, QLD 4567 is $1,966,000. The median unit price is $1,875,000.
- What is the Noosa Heads postcode?
- Noosa Heads is in the 4567 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- Where is Noosa Heads?
- Noosa Heads is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4567, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Noosa Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $990, for units it's $850.
- What schools are in Noosa Heads?
- There are 11 schools serving Noosa Heads on this page, including Montessori Noosa, Noosa Flexible School, Sunshine Beach State School.
- How walkable is Noosa Heads?
- Noosa Heads has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Noosa Heads?
- Noosa Heads is close to Little Cove, Sunshine Beach, Munna Point, Sunrise Beach, Castaways Beach.
- What is the population of Noosa Heads?
- The population of Noosa Heads is approximately 5,120 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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