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Cootharaba Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Cootharaba Compares
Cootharaba vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cootharaba | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,465 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $365 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,863 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cootharaba is a locality 132 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4565. It falls within the Sunshine Coast region. The local government area is Noosa.
According to the 2021 Census, Cootharaba has a population of 866 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,465, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 13 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Cootharaba includes a median weekly rent of $365, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,863, with 283 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cootharaba scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Cootharaba is part of the Noosa Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Cootharaba Details
| Postcode | 4565 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 866 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,465/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $608/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,863 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 65.7 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 283 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -26.2811094 |
| Longitude | 152.9323602 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Noosa Hinterland |
| Local Government | Noosa |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 137 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (8.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 176 (20.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 293 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 182 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 71 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 57 (6.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 46 (5.3%) |
| Cancer | 28 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 24 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 67 (23.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 112 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (35.4%) |
Suburbs Near Cootharaba
Same Postcode (4565)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.