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Castaways Beach
NoosaQueensland
Castaways to Lake Weyba.JPG
The view from Castaways Beach across the Noosa National Park to Lake Weyba with the Noosa Hinterland in the distance
Castaways Beach is located in Queensland
Castaways Beach
Castaways Beach
Location in Queensland
Population 656 (2016 census)
 • Density 234/km2 (610/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4567
Area 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s) Noosa
Federal Division(s) Wide Bay
Suburbs around Castaways Beach:
Noosa Heads Sunrise Beach Coral Sea
Noosa NP Castaways Beach Coral Sea
Noosa NP Marcus Beach Coral Sea

Castaways Beach is a coastal suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Castaways Beach had a population of 656 people.

It is located 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Noosa Heads.

Geography

Castaways Beach consists mainly of Castaways Estate and Noosa National Park and is located equidistant from Noosa Heads and Peregian Beach. Castaways Beach itself is dog friendly and without lifeguards.

The size of Castaways Beach is approximately 3 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 25% of total area. The population of Castaways Beach in 2006 was 617 people. By 2011 the population was 606 showing a population decline of 1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Castaways Beach is 45–54 years.

Households in Castaways Beach are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1800 - $2400 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Castaways Beach work in a professional occupation. In 2006, 81.9% of the homes in Castaways Beach were owner-occupied compared with 80.0% in 2011. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $758,750.


Demographics

By 2011 the population was 606 showing a population decline of 1% in the area since the 2006 census. The predominant age group in Castaways Beach is 45–54 years.

Households in Castaways Beach are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1800 - $2400 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Castaways Beach work in a professional occupation. In 2006, 81.9% of the homes in Castaways Beach were owner-occupied compared with 80.0% in 2011. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $758,750.

Education

There are no schools in Castaways Beach. The nearest government primary and secondary school are Sunshine Beach State School and Sunshine Beach State High School, both in Sunshine Beach to the north.

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