Noosa North Shore
QLD 4565 • Queensland
About Noosa North Shore
Noosa North Shore is a coastal rural locality on the Sunshine Coast in south-east Queensland, situated within the Shire of Noosa approximately 149 kilometres north of Brisbane. Spanning around 140 square kilometres, it lies directly across the Noosa River from Tewantin and is bordered to the north by the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park. With a 2021 Census population of 253 residents spread across a large and largely undeveloped area, the locality has one of the lowest population densities in coastal Queensland, attracting those seeking an escape from the crowded Noosa region.
What sets Noosa North Shore apart is its unique isolation — the only way to reach it from the Noosa side is via the Noosa River cable ferry from Tewantin, giving the locality an unhurried, off-the-beaten-track character. The area adjoins stretches of pristine ocean beach popular with four-wheel drivers, campers, and anglers, and serves as a gateway to the spectacular Cooloola Coast and Teewah Coloured Sands. There are minimal commercial facilities in the locality itself; residents and visitors typically rely on Tewantin and Noosaville for shops and services, making it a destination for those who genuinely value peace, nature, and coastal solitude.
Noosa North Shore falls under postcode 4565 and is governed by the Noosa Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Noosa electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4565
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4565, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4565; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No bus services — N/A N/A — ferry required to reach Tewantin bus services
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access to the locality is via the Noosa River cable ferry from Tewantin. All road travel requires the ferry crossing.
A car and the cable ferry crossing are essential — there are no walkable services within the locality itself.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Werin Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Noosa Local Government Area, which contains Noosa North Shore. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.