Noosa Shire Council
Noosa Shire Council is one of QLD's top-performing councils, ranking 11th of 77 and strongest on sustainability.
"Queensland's prestige coastal village — national park, Hastings Street, and Everglades"
Queensland · metro council · Pop. 58,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate
Overall Score
62 out of 100
#3 of 8 metro councils in QLD
#11 in Queensland
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 80/100 |
| Community Services | 50/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 50/100 |
| Core Operations | 67/100 |
What This Means For You
Among metropolitan councils, Noosa Shire performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 80% of peers). Performance in lifestyle affordability is moderate at the 50th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Queensland's prestige coastal village — national park, Hastings Street, and Everglades
Noosa combines a stunning national park headland with sophisticated dining and the Noosa River system.
Known For
- Noosa National Park — koalas and ocean views
- Hastings Street dining
- Noosa River and Everglades
- Main Beach
Living Here
Queensland's most desirable coastal address. Premium prices reflect premium lifestyle.
Hidden Gem
The Noosa Everglades — one of only two Everglades systems in the world.