Noosa North Shore, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Noosa North ShoreNoosa, Queensland |
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Beach at North Shore, Queensland looking south towards Noosa Heads
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 Noosa North Shore
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 253 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.806/km2 (4.68/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4565 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 140.1 km2 (54.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 2 km (1 mi) NW of Noosa Heads | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Noosa | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Noosa North Shore is a cool coastal area in Queensland, Australia. It's a bit like a small town, but it's also very natural and rural. In 2021, about 253 people lived here.
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Exploring Noosa North Shore
Noosa North Shore is home to part of the amazing Great Sandy National Park, which is a huge natural area. You'll also find the tiny town of Teewah here. The name 'North Shore' makes sense because it's on the northern side of the Noosa River.
It's also where the long and exciting Cooloola Great Walk begins or ends, a popular track for hikers.
Getting to Noosa North Shore
To get to Noosa North Shore, you usually take a special boat called the Noosa River Ferry. This ferry crosses the Noosa River from Tewantin. It's the main way to reach this area.
The people who manage Noosa North Shore want to keep it wild and natural. That's why there are no plans to build a road or bridge to it. Also, there are rules about what kind of buildings can be put up here. This helps protect the beautiful wilderness.
A Quick Look at History
Noosa North Shore has always been part of the Shire of Noosa. But for a few years, between 2008 and 2013, it was part of a bigger area called the Sunshine Coast Region.
Many local people didn't like this change. They kept asking for their area to be separate again. After a vote, Noosa North Shore went back to being part of the Shire of Noosa.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Noosa North Shore has changed over the years:
- In 2006, there were 121 people.
- In 2016, the population grew to 179 people.
- By 2021, about 253 people called Noosa North Shore home.
