2022-11-04 - Special Meeting Agenda Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Consultation Report

2.2 A snapshot of the Noosa Shire housing crisis
 Impact      Explanation



Population   • By 2041, Noosa’s population is expected to increase to 65,000 people.
             • A high proportion of housing in Noosa Shire is occupied by residents who are no longer in the workforce or who are employed outside the
               Shire.
             • As residents retire and new retirees move to Noosa the proportion of housing available for the workforce continues to decrease.
             • By 2041, the proportion of residents aged 65 years and over is predicted to rise to around 30 per cent and will require more appropriate
               housing to support their individual needs.


 Economy     • There is an imbalance between relatively lower paying employment opportunities, such as retail and hospitality sectors, and high housing costs,
               particularly where such jobs are concentrated such as Noosa Heads and Noosaville.
             • Lower housing costs away from these areas is traded for increased travel costs.
             • Many employers face challenges attracting and retaining staff as affordable housing is not available.
             • This coincides with a loss of customer-focussed workers through recent health directives when some workers were isolating or otherwise
               disqualified from attending work.


     Jobs    • As a result of the current housing crisis, many key workers in Noosa Shire are unable to afford or find accommodation.
             • Key workers are the backbone of our community and include those who are lifeguards, police, teachers, emergency services workers,
               paramedics, as well as trades providers and hospitality services staff.
             • The draft Housing Strategy recognises that different housing types and styles are needed throughout the Shire, to provide choice, ensuring
               people’s housing needs are catered for regardless of age, mobility, household size or budget.




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