Noosaville, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NoosavilleNoosa, Queensland |
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A pelican on Noosa River, Noosaville
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Population | 8,124 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 314.9/km2 (816/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4566 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 25.8 km2 (10.0 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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Noosaville is a town and suburb in Noosa in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Noosaville had a population of 8,124 people.
Geography
Noosaville includes Lake Weyba. "Weyba" is believed to mean "place of stingrays" or "place of flying squirrels". Noosaville also contains a development with canals called Noosa Waters. It is a thriving community which includes many holiday apartments, parklands, nature reserves and shopping facilities such as Noosa Civic, a major shopping centre which serves the Noosa district.
Heritage listings
Noosaville has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Russell Street: Noosa River Caravan Park
Education
Noosaville State School is a government primary (Early Childhood-6) school for boys and girls at 75 Beckmans Road (26°24′34″S 153°01′45″E / 26.4095°S 153.0291°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 487 students with 41 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 23 non-teaching staff (17 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a private primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls at 115 Eumundi Road (26°24′31″S 153°02′57″E / 26.4085°S 153.0493°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,006 students with 68 teachers (63 full-time equivalent) and 76 non-teaching staff (51 full-time equivalent).
St Teresa's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Sea Eagle Drive (26°24′23″S 153°01′56″E / 26.4064°S 153.0323°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 877 students with 67 teachers (64 full-time equivalent) and 38 non-teaching staff (30 full-time equivalent).
There is no government secondary school in Noosaville. The nearest government secondary school is Sunshine Beach State High School in Sunshine Beach.