Noosa Shire Council
Noosa Shire Council ranks 7th of 13 Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents on Sustainability and 7th of 14 on Core Operations.
"Queensland's prestige coastal village — national park, Hastings Street, and Everglades"
See where Noosa Shire Council ranks: Best Councils in Queensland 2026
Queensland · medium council · Pop. 59,551
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
No overall score — Queensland publishes data for two of the four dimensions. How these scores are calculated.
Sustainability: 7th of 13 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Core Operations: 7th of 14 medium councils scored on this dimension in QLD.
Peer group: 14 councils.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 48/100 |
| Core Operations | 52/100 |
| Community Services | Not published by Queensland |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | Not published by Queensland |
What This Means For You
Among Queensland councils of 25,000–79,999 residents, Noosa ranks 7th of 13 on Sustainability and 7th of 14 on Core Operations. Queensland publishes no Community Services data and only one amenity measure, so those two dimensions are not scored here and no overall score is calculated.
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.