Castaways Beach vs Noosaville
The verdict
Castaways Beach rates higher for education (79 vs 63). Noosaville rates higher for liveability (68 vs 49). Castaways Beach is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
Castaways BeachNoosaville
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 52 |
| Transport | 24 | 26 |
| Education | 79 | 63 |
| Liveability | 49 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 683 | 8,716 |
| Median age | 51 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 66.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Castaways Beach — · Noosaville —
Property
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 218 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castaways Beach · Noosaville
Transport
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.2 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 17 |
| Parks | 3 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 116.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Castaways Beach | Noosaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 683 | 8,716 |
| Estimated 2025 | 742 | 8,931 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.09% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castaways Beach or Noosaville?
Castaways Beach and Noosaville have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Castaways Beach or Noosaville?
Noosaville has the higher transport score (Castaways Beach 24/100 vs Noosaville 26/100).
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