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Pomona

QLD 4568 · Noosa

2,931 (2021)3,137 est. (2025)

56
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,931
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
100
Safety score
69
Transport score

Pomona is a suburb in Noosa, QLD 4568, about 124km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Pomona are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 69/100, and is about 19km inland. Pomona has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

123.8 km
To Brisbane CBD
19.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,931
Population
49
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,384
vs NSW median-25.2%
Bachelor degree or higher29.2%
Born in Australia77.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,066 / 0 / 10

Top countries of birth: England (6.52%), New Zealand (2.9%), Germany (0.85%), USA (0.65%), Philippines (0.55%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.27%), French (0.24%), Japan (0.24%), Afrikaans (0.17%), German (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Noosa local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

7
Break & enter dwelling239/100k
3
Steal from dwelling102/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft136/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
0
Robbery0/100k
11
Non-domestic assault375/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 79 (all categories, latest year)2,700 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

7
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Pomona State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
  • Noosa District State High School - Pomona CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cooran State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1006
  • Cooroy State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1003
  • Noosa District State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1020
  • Noosa Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.7kmICSEA 1065
  • Federal State SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1011

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

69
1Train
4Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationPomona station (1.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,500mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
99 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
77 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNoosa Hospital (17.9 km)
Nearest vet1.5 km
Nearest airportSunshine Coast (34.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

9

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
7
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

4
Parks
2
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

49

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

50

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.68
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

80

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.36

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Pomona

Is Pomona safe?

Pomona has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,700 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Pomona from Brisbane CBD?

Pomona is about 123.8 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Pomona?

Pomona has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Pomona?

Pomona has a transport score of 69/100, including 1 train station and 4 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.