Noosaville facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Noosaville Noosa, Queensland
A pelican on Noosa River, Noosaville
Noosaville Location in Queensland
Population	8,716 (2021 census)
• Density	337.8/km2 (875/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4566
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Area	25.8 km2 (10.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.6 km (2 mi) SE of Tewantin 6.5 km (4 mi) WSW of Noosa Heads 133 km (83 mi) N of Brisbane 61 km (38 mi) SE of Gympie
LGA(s)	Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s)	Noosa
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Localities around Noosaville: Tewantin Noosa North Shore Noosa Heads Doonan Noosaville Castaways Beach Weyba Downs Peregian Beach Marcus Beach

Noosaville is a fun town and suburb in Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Shire of Noosa and is known for its beautiful river and relaxed atmosphere. In 2021, about 8,716 people called Noosaville home.

Exploring Noosaville's Geography

Lake Weyba

Noosaville is surrounded by water! The Noosa River runs along its northern side. To the east, you'll find Weyba Creek. The suburb also includes part of the shoreline of Lake Weyba.

Lake Weyba is a large lake in the south-east of Noosaville. It covers about 9.77 square kilometers. The name Weyba might mean place of stingrays or place of flying squirrels. How cool is that?

The northern part of Noosaville, close to the river, is mostly where people live. This includes the special Noosa Waters canal estate, which has houses built along canals.

The southern part of the suburb, including Lake Weyba, is mostly untouched nature. However, it is home to the Noosa Aerodrome. This is the only commercial airport in the entire Shire of Noosa.

In the western part of Noosaville, you'll find a mix of homes and business areas. This is also where the Noosa Civic is located. It's a big shopping center where people from all over Noosa go to shop. The main road, Eumundi-Noosa Road, also runs through this area.

A Look at Noosaville's History

Noosa Waters, Noosaville.

The name Noosa comes from the nearby Noosa Head. It's a changed version of an old Kabi word nuthuru, which means ghost or shadow.

The Noosa Waters canal estate, with its unique canal homes, was built in the 1980s.

Over the years, several schools have opened in Noosaville:

• Good Shepherd Lutheran College opened its doors on January 28, 1986.
• Noosaville State School welcomed its first students on January 29, 1996.
• St Teresa's Catholic College began teaching on January 26, 2004.

The Noosaville Public Library building, a great place to find books, opened in 1993.

Even though Noosaville has always been part of the Shire of Noosa, for a few years (from 2008 to 2013), it was part of the Sunshine Coast Region. But now it's back in the Shire of Noosa!

Noosaville's Population Facts

Noosaville has been growing!

• In 2016, the suburb had a population of 8,124 people.
• By 2021, the population had grown to 8,716 people.

Places of Special History

Noosa River Caravan Park, 2007

Noosaville has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of them is:

• The Noosa River Caravan Park on Russell Street. It's a special place that tells a story about the area's past.

Community Spots and Services

The Noosa Shire Council runs a library in Noosaville. You can find it at 7 Wallace Drive, inside Wallace Park. It's a fantastic place for everyone to read, learn, and borrow books.

Learning in Noosaville

Noosaville has excellent schools for students of all ages:

• Noosaville State School is a government primary school. It teaches boys and girls from Early Childhood (Prep) up to Year 6. In 2017, it had 487 students.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a private school that teaches both primary and secondary students, from Prep all the way to Year 12. In 2017, it had over 1,000 students!
• St Teresa's Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school for boys and girls. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. In 2017, it had 877 students.

If you're looking for another government secondary school, the closest one is Sunshine Beach State High School in Sunshine Beach.

Fun Things to Do in Noosaville

Noosa Ferry on Noosa River approaching Noosaville, 2019

One of the best ways to explore Noosaville is by taking a ferry! A ferry service travels along the beautiful Noosa River. You can catch a ferry from Noosa Heads, go through Noosaville, and even reach Tewantin. It's a great way to see the sights and enjoy the water.