Housing

Noosa Shire enjoys a high level of home ownership but accordingly a relatively small rental market. The number of homes being rented to permanent residents dropped by nearly 550 dwellings between 2011 and 2021 despite additional housing development. 

Noosa Shire, and the broader Sunshine Coast has had a tight rental market for well over a decade.  In the 5 years from June 2020 to 2025 median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Noosa Shire rose from $500 to $800 (over 60% increase).  Residential vacancy rates have been below 2% in parts of the Shire since 2020. Data shows that 2,461 households in Noosa Shire were in housing stress in 2021, with 1,624 of these renting.  The figures have worsened since then.

Noosa Council is greatly concerned by the housing crisis gripping the Shire and is working on various fronts to address the problem.  Details are provided through the following links.