the area: there are many beautiful towns along Australia’s coastline, but Noosa remains unique. World-famous for its pristine beaches, waterways, rainforests and the most visited national park in the whole of Australia. A great place for all things outdoors - surfing, fishing, bush-walking, a round of golf, or lunching by the river. The Noosa area has something for everyone.

The Noosa Shire covers 875 km², with 35% dedicated to national parks or other parkland, providing havens for native plant species, birds and wildlife. Noosa is also within easy reach of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and The Great Barrier Reef.

climate: perfect summers – cooled by the prevailing sea breezes and magnificent winters - mild nights with warm, sunny days.

Sea temperatures range from 19°C in winter to 26°C in summer, with many people happy to swim all year round.

travel: Sunshine Coast Airport is approx. 30 mins drive south of Noosa, with direct daily flights to Sydney (1hr 30m) and Melbourne (2 hr 20 m).

Brisbane International Airport is approx. 1 hr 30m drive from Noosa with flying times to other capital cities as follows: Canberra 1hr 50m; Adelaide 2hr 40m; Perth 4hr 20m; Darwin 4hr 5m and Hobart 2hr 45m. Also, a regular shuttle bus service operates between Noosa and each of the airports.

The main Brisbane to Cairns rail line passes nearby, with regular commuter services to/from Nambour (approx. 30 min drive from Noosa). Also, SunBus services connect with most trains as part of an integrated public transport network on the Sunshine Coast.

facilities: despite its village-like atmosphere, Noosa has all the services and amenities that you would normally find in a city … internationally-acclaimed restaurants; great shopping; outstanding golf courses and other sporting/social clubs; an array of live entertainment – musicians & theatre productions; state-of-the-art community facilities – aquatic centre, library, a sporting & leisure complex; a modern hospital with local and visiting specialists; a range of alternative therapists; a choice of state/private schools, a TAFE college … and much more.

planning: to preserve Noosa’s environment and relaxed lifestyle, Noosa Council has resisted major development. There are no high-rise buildings, no heavy industry or pollution, no traffic jams and only two sets of traffic lights in the whole area. Noosa Shire has a current population of 48,000 - but through its landmark Strategic Plan, the future population has been ‘capped’ at around 60,000 residents.

the market: Noosa is a great place to live, so it’s no wonder that real estate prices have increased substantially over the years.

It’s true … Noosa now has some of the most expensive real estate in Australia, but affordable properties are still available in both the coastal and hinterland regions.

Come and enjoy the beauty of Noosa.