MCU14/0106 Appendix J - Retail Needs Assessment

Distribution of Respondents
NOOSAVILLE RIVER PRECINCT                                                                          TABLE 4.3
                                                                       Noosaville
                                                                     River Precinct
                                                                         n=105
Primary                                                                   22%
Secondary:
  Secondary North East                                                    9%
  Secondary South East                                                    0%
   Secondary South                                                        0%
   Secondary North West                                                   9%
 Total Secondary                                                          17%
Main Trade Area                                                           39%
Beyond
  Sunshine Coast/Hinterland                                               2%
   Visitors:
     Elsewhere in Queensland                                              18%
     Interstate                                                           32%
     Overseas                                                             9%
     Total Visitors                                                       59%
   Total Beyond                                                           61%
Total                                                                    100%
So urce: Urbis, No o sa Intercept Survey, September 2014




ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
The Noosaville river precinct is used for a narrower range of activities than Noosa Junction and is a
strong food destination. Around 56% of customers were visiting a café or restaurant along Gympie
Terrace, with a further 33% visiting the precinct for take away food or drinks. Shopping for fashion (26%)
and browsing or window shopping (22%) are also reasons for visiting Noosaville, while leisure and
recreational activities are very popular in this area – 28% of customers interviewed had been walking
along the river, 15% had undertaken some water activities (i.e. fishing, boating etc.) and 8% were
engaging in other leisure or sporting activities (refer Chart 4.8).




URBIS
NOOSA CIVIC - RETAIL NEEDS ASSESSMENT DEC 2014 MASTER - FINAL                    CENTRE ROLES AND USAGE PATTERNS   45