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3.2.6 A diverse and resilient economy

The Noosa Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030 aims to broaden the economic structure
of the local economy by achieving growth in 'smart' industry sectors that offer high economic value
and low environmental impact. Encouraging and developing new priority sectors is key to
transition to a Smart Biosphere that is future focused, evidenced based and focuses on people
and place. The strategy has a focus on developing an economy less reliant on tourism and
population driven industries and encouraging industry sectors focused on:

    •    Health and wellness

    •    Digital economy

    •    Rural enterprise

    •    Environmental research industry

    •    Emerging technology

    •    Knowledge Industry

    •    Education and training

    •    Visitor economy

    •    Professional services

    •    Knowledge Industry and

    •    Creative industry



Tourism

Tourism is a key sector of the Noosa economy and will continue to be so into the future.
Key visitor areas include Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin Marina, Noosa
National Park, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa North Shore and the hinterland.

Within the hinterland, tourism is directed towards high quality nature-based and rural experiences
and events to diversify and balance the visitor experience across Noosa Shire. The Tourism
Strategy Noosa 2017–2022 prepared by Tourism Noosa supports this focus by encouraging and
promoting hinterland, nature-based experiences to help disperse visitors throughout the region
with a focus on 'quality' experiences that attract high spending interstate and
international visitors to the Shire.



3.3.1 Settlement
         …(n) Noosa continues to be a highly regarded destination for visitors from around Australia
         and overseas. Varying types of accommodation and services cater for visitor needs.



3.3.3 Housing choice



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