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Marcus Beach
NoosaQueensland
Marcus Beach is located in Queensland
Marcus Beach
Marcus Beach
Location in Queensland
Population 757 (2016 census)
 • Density 194.1/km2 (503/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4573
Area 3.9 km2 (1.5 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 Marcus Beach:
Noosaville Castaways Beach Castaways Beach
Noosaville Marcus Beach Coral Sea
Peregian Beach Peregian Beach Coral Sea

Marcus Beach is a coastal suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Marcus Beach had a population of 757 people.

History

Some sources claim Marcus Beach was named after the property developer, Marcus Burke. However, it is claimed by locals of the area that Marcus Beach was actually named after Henry Marcus (the great grandfather of noted Australian-based architect Sophia Marcus).

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