Castaways Beach, Queensland

Castaways Beach is a coastal suburb in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia,[2] located 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Noosa Heads. Between 2008 and 2013 it was within Sunshine Coast Region.

Castaways Beach
Noosa, Queensland
The view from Castaways Beach across the Noosa National Park to Lake Weyba with the Noosa Hinterland in the distance
Castaways Beach
Coordinates
Population656 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density820/km2 (2,120/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4567
Area0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location7 km (4 mi) SSE of Noosa Heads
LGA(s)Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s)Noosa
Federal Division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Castaways Beach:
Noosa Heads Sunrise Beach Coral Sea
Noosa NP Castaways Beach Coral Sea
Noosa NP Marcus Beach Coral Sea

Geography

Castaways Beach consists mainly of Castaways Estate and Noosa National Park and is located equidistant from Noosa Heads and Peregian Beach. Castaways Beach itself is dog friendly and without lifeguards.

The size of Castaways Beach is approximately 3 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 25% of total area. The population of Castaways Beach in 2006 was 617 people. By 2011 the population was 606 showing a population decline of 1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Castaways Beach is 45–54 years.

Households in Castaways Beach are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1800 - $2400 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Castaways Beach work in a professional occupation. In 2006, 81.9% of the homes in Castaways Beach were owner-occupied compared with 80.0% in 2011. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $758,750.[3]

History

At the 2011 Australian Census the suburb recorded a population of 606.[4]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Castaways Beach (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. "Castaways Beach – suburb (entry 48565)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  3. mypdata.com
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Castaways Beach (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 September 2014.


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