- Foreign Born Percentage Context
- 2021 census (100% minus 71.7% Australian-born)
Good to know
Good to Know
- Noosa has an aging demographic profile with median age 52, reflecting its attractiveness as a retirement and lifestyle destination.
- The majority (71.7%) are Australian-born, with significant British/UK heritage presence (14.2% UK-born). English is the dominant language (90.9% English-only speakers).
- Growing startup ecosystem with Startup Precinct in central Noosa Junction; recent notable VC-backed exits include AI advertising tech companies attracting investors.
- Economy historically tourism and hospitality-focused; emerging tech and innovation presence supported by council initiatives.
Business And Tech Presence
- Business Support
- Noosa Council provides free access to specialist advisors for Noosa Shire businesses covering innovation, business planning, and strategy
Startup Ecosystem
- Startup Precinct
- Dedicated co-working space in Noosa Junction/CBD supporting early-stage startups and high-growth businesses
Notable Recent Activity
Springboards
- Sector
- AI advertising technology
- Status
- Pre-money valuation over AUD 20 million, working with 120+ agencies globally
- Funding
- AUD 5 million seed funding from Blackbird Ventures (2025)
- Founders
- Amy Tucker and Pip Bingeman (Noosa-based)
Industries Represented
- Accommodation and food services
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Construction
Top Nationalities By Birth
Australia
- Percentage
- 71.7
United Kingdom
- Percentage
- 14.2
New Zealand
- Percentage
- 4.5
Germany
- Percentage
- 0.9
South Africa
- Percentage
- 1.1
Scotland
- Percentage
- 0.8
Language
- Percentage Context
- 2021 census
- English Only At Home
- 90.9
Age Demographics
- Median Age
- 52
- Note
- Considerably higher than national median of 38.5
Total Population
- Figure
- 56298
- Census Year
- 2021
- Context
- Noosa Shire Council area
Foreign Born Percentage
28.3
Population Estimate 2025
- Date
- 30 June 2025
- Figure
- 59551
- Source Type
- Australian Bureau of Statistics Estimated Resident Population
Foreign Born Percentage Context
2021 census (100% minus 71.7% Australian-born)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.