2017-04-11 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 1 Housing Needs Assessment

Figure 34. Median Mortgage Repayments and Rents, Noosa Shire, SEQ and Queensland,
2011




Source: AEC Group 2015;

In 2011, the Shire reported a median household income almost $200 below the SEQ Region’s and
almost $300 below the State’s in 2011 ($953.5, $1,150.7 and $1,235.0 per week respectively).

Figure 35. Median Household and Personal Income, Noosa Shire, SEQ and Queensland,
2011




Source: AEC Group 2015;

As these median mortgage repayments, rents and incomes are based on the last Census (over 5
years ago), an analysis of affordability in terms of median accommodation costs and incomes was
compiled to help bridge the gap until data from the Census 2016 is released. The figures below
use a range of assumptions to compare affordability in Noosa Shire, Sunshine Coast LGA, and
Brisbane City LGA. Assumptions include:



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