2015-08-18 Planning and Organisation Committee Attachment 1 to Item 8 AEC Noosa Economic Profile Final Report

Noosa Economic Profile
Final




5.2       Household Size
           Noosa Shire features lower average persons per household (2.4 persons) compared to
            the SEQ Region (2.6 persons) and State (2.6 persons).

          Figure 5.3: Average Persons per Household, Broader Region, 2011
                                          3.0



                                          2.5
          Average Persons Per Household




                                          2.0



                                          1.5



                                          1.0



                                          0.5



                                          0.0
                                                Noosa Shire LGA   South East Queensland   Queensland

          Source: ABS (2011)


5.3       Additional Dwellings Required to Service Population Growth
           The additional dwellings required to service growth in Noosa Shire (from 2011) totals
            2,300 in 2016, rising to 5,700 dwellings by 2036.
           The major increase in additional dwellings required is in the period 2011-2021, requiring
            almost 3,800 dwellings. This reflects higher forecast population growth over the period
            compared to longer term projections.




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