Annual Report 2019-20

         Noosa Shire Council                                                                                                                                                                  2019 - 20 Annual Report



  Welcome                                                                                                     Noosa at a glance
  Welcome to the Noosa Shire Council Annual Report for 2019-20.
  This report is a comprehensive summary of our performance from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. This
  Report includes our financial performance as at 30 June 2020 as well as governance and statutory                                    55,873 people living in our Shire
  information. It also highlights a range of achievements and progress made in delivering services to our
  community in alignment with our Corporate Plan and Vision:

  “Noosa Shire – Different by Nature”


  Our Shire
  Located in South-East Queensland, Noosa Shire is situated at the northern tip of Queensland’s
  Sunshine Coast. Noosa Shire covers an area of 871 km² and is home to more than 55,000 people.
  Noosa Shire enjoys a sub-tropical climate, beautiful beaches, mountains and forests, which makes it             $720,000                                     $1,184                         48.6 years
  one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, work and visit.                                                    median                                median                           median age
  The traditional owners and original custodians of the land are the Kabi Kabi / Gubbi Gubbi people.
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  Noosa Shire is a growing residential and tourist area, with substantial rural, rural-residential and
  parkland areas. It is made up of 18 hinterland villages and 11 coastal towns and has an economy that
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  is diversifying beyond a thriving tourism industry. Noosa’s economy relies significantly on the health,                                                    income
  professional services, tourism, retail and construction sectors.
  It is home to more than 7,000 businesses, predominately small and micro, including successful
  entrepreneurs and skilled business people.
  It is the natural landscape that attracts visitors to Noosa Shire. The coastal landform of shallow lakes,
  river systems and coastal escarpment provide a stunning backdrop to our community. Thirty five per                                                           20,147
  cent of the Shire is protected as either national park, reserve or conservation area. Noosa Shire is             267.6 km²                               households                            7,089
  recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere and has a proud history of preserving its natural environment.
                                                                                                                  protected                                                                     local
                                                                                                                 natural areas                                                                businesses




                                                                                                                      26,274                             Construction                            $3.09
                                                                                                                    local jobs                               is the                              Billion
                                                                                                                                                            largest                               GRP
                                                                                                                                                           industry


                                                                                                              Source: Statistical data and information has been sourced from QLD Government
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