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

       Noosa Shire’s population will continue to age, as shown by the above data. This
       demographic shift has numerous implications for housing including possible additional
       demand for:
          o    Smaller dwellings suitable for smaller households and affordable for people on low
               incomes;
          o    Dwellings that are generally easier to maintain and live in, and more secure,
               including attached or semi-detached dwellings, either single storey villas, two
               storey duplexes or townhouses with a bedroom and bathroom downstairs; or
               multiple storey units with a lift;
          o    Well located higher density housing, close to services and transport;
          o    Dwellings with appropriate universal housing features such as level thresholds,
               wider door/hallway widths, flexible fittings and fixtures, bathroom design features
               to accommodate a wide range of users, etc;
          o    Alternative forms of housing, including secondary dwellings, and dwellings suitable
               for group households;
          o    Specific retirement living options, but not limited to independent living in duplex
               style dwellings in retirement villages;
          o    Residential care facilities;
          o    Retention of the family home, supported by in-home care.

        New trends in employment: Various trends in employment structure are likely to
         continue. Growth in retail trade and accommodation and food services is indicative of
         the strong local tourism industry and the job losses in other areas such as construction
         and manufacturing. Growth in healthcare is likely a function of the aging population as
         well as further advances in health related areas (which continues to generate new jobs).
         The significant growth in healthcare is a national trend and is likely to continue. The
         growth in professional, technical services as well as administrative services may signal
         early growth of new industries that can make a relatively high value-added contribution
         to the economy.
         Figure 52. Employment by Industry, Noosa Shire, 2006 and 2011




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