Regional Data
The Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast & Noosa Region: By the Numbers, Data that shows the growth and opportunities in our region
Our Region
The RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast region and Noosa consist of three local government areas on Queensland’s southeast coast:
City of Moreton Bay
Population
522,494
Estimated Resident as of 30 June 2024
Area
2,045 km2
Major Centres
Caboolture, Redcliffe, Bribie Island
Sunshine Coast Council
Population
375,328
Estimated Resident as of 30 June 2024
Area
1,633 km2
Major Centres
Caloundra, Maroochydore, Nambour
Noosa Shire Council
Population
59,274
Estimated Resident as of 30 June 2024
Area
870 km2
Major Centres
Noosa Heads, Tewantin, Cooroy
Total Regional Coverage
~957,096
Combined Population
150+
Kilometeres of Coastline
~4,548 km2
Total Area
2
UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
Key Economic Indicators
78,825
Combined population
378,775
Local Jobs
494,566
Employed Residents
$54.29B
Combined GRP
Gross Regional Product (GRP) & Economic Output
Moreton Bay
Sunshine Coast
Noosa
Combined RDA Moreton Bay +
Sunshine Coast area
Data Resources & Links
Access comprehensive economic profiles, statistics, and business data for our region through these trusted sources.
Economy.id
A Public Data Portal
Queensland Government Statistician’s Office
Jobs Queensland
Regional Movers Index
Quarterly data tracking internal migration patterns across Australia, identifying the fastest – growing and most popular regional destinations.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Profile.id
Local government areas communities profiles