Noosaville is a thriving suburb on the Sunshine Coast, offering a mix of residential and commercial estates with a wide range of activities for both locals and tourists. The population in Noosaville doubled between 1991 and 2006, thanks to the construction of many new homes. Noosaville is known for its relaxed lifestyle, great infrastructure, and facilities such as the Noosaville Leisure Centre, Noosa Hospital, and the popular Noosa Civic shopping centre.
If you’re looking to relocate or purchase a Noosaville home or investment property, you need local knowledge about key suburbs and areas to make the most informed decision that best suits your needs. Whether you are interested in Noosaville apartments for sale, Noosaville houses for sale, or Noosaville units for sale, this guide provides a comprehensive overview.
Key areas and neighborhoods
Whether you are interested in buying a Noosaville apartment or unit, or buying a Noosaville house, it’s important to know the different areas within Noosaville, as well as the difference between Noosa and Noosaville.
Noosaville consists of several key areas, each with unique characteristics:
- Noosa Waters: Known for its waterfront properties
- Noosa Bushlands and Noosa Forest: Offering serene, green surroundings
- Doonella Noosa: A blend of residential and natural beauty
- Lake Weyba Drive precinct: Offers proximity to Noosa Heads, as well as being close to the Noosa Farmers Market and AFL Football Grounds.
- Gympie Terrace: The Noosa River is at the heart of this Noosaville and highly popular with its mix of parks, paths and jetty coffee shops.
Shopping in Noosaville
Noosaville contains several key shopping precincts, including:
- Noosa Civic: Featuring stores like Big W, Woolworths, and Cotton On.
- Noosa Village Shopping Centre: which contains Woolworths, bakery, pharmacy and other retail shops
- Gympie Terrace: Home to boutique shops and some of Noosaville’s best restaurants and cafes.
- Gibsons Shopping Precinct
Adjacent suburbs such as Sunshine Beach and Tewantin also offer additional shopping options.
Noosaville cafes and restaurants
When it comes to dining, Noosaville is a culinary delight. Some of Noosaville’s best restaurants can be found along Gympie Terrace, offering a variety of cuisines to suit every palate. From upmarket restaurants such as one of Noosaville’s best restaurants Lanai, Little Humid and Noosa Boathouse, to casual dining options including Zachary’s Noosaville.
Getting around Noosaville
Public transport in Noosaville primarily consists of bus services. Cyclists and walkers will appreciate the dedicated bicycle and walking paths. Noosaville is unique for having no traffic lights, which means navigating the suburb by car involves many roundabouts.
Approximate distances to nearby locations include:
- Noosaville to Brisbane: 135 km (1 hr, 45-minute drive)
- Noosaville to Maroochydore: 45 km (40-minute drive)
- Noosaville to Sunshine Coast Airport: 40 km (35-40 minute drive)
- Noosaville to Noosa Heads: 5km (7 minute drive)
Noosaville climate
Noosaville enjoys a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celcius. The ocean water temperature ranges from 19 degrees in winter to 25 degrees in summer, making it a popular choice for both living and visiting.
Noosaville property market
The Noosaville property market is highly desirable, especially properties in Noosa Waters and the Gympie Terrace precinct. There are large variations between different pockets within this suburb however. The Noosa zoning map restricts high-rise buildings, maintaining Noosaville’s village feel. This limited supply and high demand contribute to the area’s premium property prices.
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Buying a Noosaville property to short term let
If you’re buying an investment property in Noosaville to Airbnb, you need to be aware of Noosa Council’s Short Term Accommodation rules.
In February 2021, Noosa Council passed a new Local Law for Short Term Accommodation (STA) which affects investors who intend to Airbnb their property. The Council requires short stay and home hosted accommodation property owners to lodge an application for using residential properties for AIRBNB or short term rentals unless identified as exempt.
To determine if you can operate, or continue to operate short stay letting from the property you are planning to purchase you first need to determine in what town planning zone your property is located in. Further information is contained in the following links:
https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/short-stay-letting
Noosa Local Law
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Noosaville Schools and Education
Noosaville offers a variety of public and private schools, making it an ideal location for families with school-aged children.
Noosaville public schools:
- Noosaville State School
- Tewantin State School
- Sunshine Beach State School
- Sunshine Beach State High School
Noosaville private schools:Â
- St. Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolÂ
- Good Shepherd Lutheran College
- St. Teresa’s Catholic CollegeÂ
There are also other public and private schools in suburbs such as Peregian Beach, Cooroy, Coolum, Buderim, etc. If you plan to relocate or buy property in Noosaville, be aware of the travel times to and from these areas. For example:
- Noosaville to Peregian is 15 km which takes approximately 20-25 minutes each way on the busy Sunshine Motorway (100km per hour speed limit) / David Low Way (70km per hour speed limit)
- Noosaville to Cooroy is 22 km which takes around 25-30 minutes each way via the Cooroy Noosa Road (80km per hour speed limit)
- Noosaville to Eumundi is 20 km which takes around 20 – 25 minutes each way via Eumundi Noosa Road (80km per hour speed limit)
- Noosaville to Buderim is 40 km which takes around 45-50 minutes each way via Sunshine Motorway
While these travel times don’t seem huge at the outset, locals living in Noosaville who do that commute back and forth twice per day along those busy roads to get their children to and from school (as well as after school activities, etc) do comment that it can become too time consuming and unsustainable.
Noosaville community and activities
Noosaville’s population comprises:
- 9,344 people
- Median age 56
- Families 68%, other households 32%
- Properties owned outright 46.1%, Â owned with a mortgage 22.9%, Â rented 31%
Noosaville has around 300 community groups catering to various interests, from sports and recreation to arts and hobbies, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The area is also home to community centres such as:
- Noosa Leisure Centre
- Noosaville Library
- Noosaville foreshore
- Noosaville Yacht & Rowing Club
- Noosaville yoga studios such as Zenko and Noosa FlowÂ
Noosa vs. Noosaville
Visitors often ask what the difference is between Noosa and Noosaville but funnily enough there isn’t an actual town called just ‘Noosa’. Noosa Heads is usually the spot people refer to when they say Noosa. Noosaville, next door to Noosa Heads is usually included in the broad Noosa area. While Noosa Heads is known for its bustling tourism and vibrant nightlife, Noosaville offers a more laid-back lifestyle with extensive residential areas and family-friendly amenities.
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Conclusion
If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property in Noosaville, whether it’s a Noosaville apartment for sale or a house, it’s beneficial to consult with local experts. For more information about living in Noosaville or assistance in purchasing property, get in touch with Home Scouts, your trusted Noosaville Buyers Agent.
