Appendix F- Economic Impact Assessment · MCU23/0078

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                   Tourism is a key component of the local economy, with coastal towns attracting
                   significant visitation throughout the year. The region is also an appealing location for
                   retirement, leading to a high proportion of residents in older age cohorts.

                   Noosa Shire had a permanent population of approximately 56,870 persons in June 2021,
                   with growth generally occurring at around 550-600 persons per year.

                   In addition to tourism, strong economic growth is occurring in sectors such as healthcare
                   and social assistance. Diversification is also evident, with an emerging range of health-
                   related industries, manufacturing and other service industries, with NBC having an
                   important future role in supporting the diversification of Noosa’s economy.

Figure 1—Region
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                   Noosa Village Mixed Use Development – Economic Impact Statement for Development Application   Deep End Services