Castaways Beach, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castaways BeachNoosa, Queensland |
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The view from Castaways Beach across the Noosa National Park to Lake Weyba with the Noosa Hinterland in the distance
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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) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Noosa | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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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.
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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.