Noosa Shire Council
Point Arkwright
Point Arkwright at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
309
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Point Arkwright.
Point Arkwright (4573) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Point Arkwright has roughly 309 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Point Arkwright scores 6/100 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, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Point Arkwright's population at 309, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
309
Median age
47
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
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)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$393/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
309
Median age: 47
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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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Point Arkwright.
Local schools for Point Arkwright
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Government School Catchment
Coolum State School
Coolum State High School
Peregian Springs State School
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Frequently asked
About Point Arkwright.
- What is the Point Arkwright postcode?
- Point Arkwright is in the 4573 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Point Arkwright?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $393.
- What schools are in Point Arkwright?
- There are 9 schools serving Point Arkwright on this page, including Coolum State School, Coolum State High School, Coolum Beach Christian College.
- How walkable is Point Arkwright?
- Point Arkwright has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Point Arkwright?
- Point Arkwright is close to Yaroomba, Mount Coolum, Coolum Beach, Peregian Springs, Yandina Creek.
- What is the population of Point Arkwright?
- Point Arkwright has approximately 309 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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