Noosa Shire Council
Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,687
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Sunrise Beach.
Sunrise Beach (4567) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Sunrise Beach has roughly 3,687 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Sunrise Beach scores 2/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunrise Beach's population at 3,687, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,687
Median age
44
Family households
73%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$515/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$508/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,687
Median age: 44
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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.
2
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunrise Beach.
Local schools for Sunrise Beach
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Government School Catchment
Sunshine Beach State High School
Sunshine Beach State School
Noosaville State School
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Frequently asked
About Sunrise Beach.
- What is the Sunrise Beach postcode?
- Sunrise Beach is in the 4567 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sunrise Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $515, for units it's $508.
- What schools are in Sunrise Beach?
- There are 14 schools serving Sunrise Beach on this page, including Sunshine Beach State High School, St Thomas More Primary School, Noosa Flexible School.
- How walkable is Sunrise Beach?
- Sunrise Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sunrise Beach?
- Sunrise Beach is close to Sunshine Beach, Castaways Beach, Noosa Heads, Marcus Beach, Little Cove.
- What is the population of Sunrise Beach?
- Sunrise Beach has approximately 3,687 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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