2018-09-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

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        Where we are today
        We are an aging community, with more than 23% of     Our economy is dependent on tourism and retail, and
        the population over the age of 65. This compares to  while our tourism market has been booming in recent
        the Queensland average of 14%. We have an active     years, this has put pressure on local infrastructure
        community with strong networks of community groups   including our transport system.
        and volunteers.
                                                             The median annual famliy income in Noosa is $72,956
        Our Noosa River has an A rating for water quality, and which is lower than the State average of $86,372. At
        226km* of the Shire (about 26%) is protected as either 4.4%, our unemployment rate is currently better that
        National Park or environmental reserves.   Climate   the State average of 6.1%.
        change is a particular challenge for councils like ours
        that have significant coastlines.
        While we have good biodiversity compared to other
        SEQ areas, some of our high profile fauna are under
        pressure including fish stocks and koalas.

        . . t t . ¢                    Noosa Residents Age                                 fl    t
                                                             0-14 years
                                               odd             16.4% @ Qld 19.7%
              Population
                 P                           alah             15-24 years                    rears
                                             wy,               9.3% © Qld 13.4%
             54,736                                                                      Median Age
            represents , eople                               65+ years
           ¢rep  ts 10,000 peopl                               23.3% mOld 14.7%          Qld 37 years
             @)                                                             Median 3 bedroom house rent
                                                                              as]              $465/wk Noosa
            Unemployed            Median Total Family                                          $350/wk Qld
                                     Annual Income           Baluntoers
          _                               $72,956 Noosa                           21% Noosa
                4.4% Noosa
                6.1% Qld                  $86,372 Qld         ¥    {              18.8% Qld

       am NOOSA                                                                  Noosa Council | Corporate Plan 2017-2037
       mom Kecuners                                                                                       Page 6

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