Cooroibah
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cooroibah, QLD 4565.
About Cooroibah
Welcome to Cooroibah
Cooroibah sits on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, wrapped around the shores of Lake Cooroibah and bordered by the Noosa River and Great Sandy National Park. It's around 15 minutes' drive from Noosa Heads, giving residents a genuine bush-and-water lifestyle while keeping the beaches, cafes and boutiques of Noosa within easy reach.
This is acreage country — a place of low-density living, established gum trees and long driveways, drawing a mix of tree-changers, families after space, and semi-retirees who want privacy without giving up proximity to the coast. With a population of just 2,178 and a median age of 46, Cooroibah has the settled, unhurried feel of a community that's grown gradually rather than been mass-developed.
Lifestyle & recreation
Life in Cooroibah revolves around Lake Cooroibah and the Noosa River, both popular for kayaking, fishing, boating and lazy afternoons on the water. The Great Sandy National Park borders the suburb, offering walking tracks and bushland that back straight onto many properties, while horse riding and other rural pursuits are common given the size of the blocks. It's a suburb that suits people who want to come home to birdsong and space rather than footpaths and streetlights, but who still want Noosa's restaurants, Hastings Street and the surf beaches within a short drive.
Getting around
Cooroibah is well placed for hinterland living, with Tewantin and Noosaville a short drive away for supermarkets, schools and everyday shopping, and Noosa Heads around 15 minutes away for beach access and dining. The Bruce Highway and Sunshine Motorway are accessible via nearby arterial roads, connecting residents south to the Sunshine Coast's main centres and north towards Gympie. Public transport options are limited this far into the hinterland, so most households run at least one car, and larger properties mean many residents also keep a boat for getting out onto the lake and river.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Cooroibah is dominated by acreage-style properties, with the current mix of listings running 84% houses to 16% vacant land — a reflection of the suburb's appeal to buyers wanting to build their own hinterland retreat. Homes here tend to be low-set and designed to make the most of bushland or water outlooks, ranging from established family houses to newer architect-designed builds set well back from the road. Blocks are typically large, giving room for sheds, pools, horse paddocks or simply a substantial buffer between neighbours.
The property market
Cooroibah's median house price sits at $1.63 million, underpinned by recent growth of 8.5%, a sign of steady demand for hinterland acreage close to Noosa. Buyers are typically looking for lifestyle and land rather than turnkey convenience, and the limited supply of large blocks in this location — bordered by national park and the lake — helps support values. With land making up 16% of current listings alongside established houses, there's still scope for buyers to secure a block and build, as well as to purchase an existing home.
Schools & families
Families in Cooroibah generally look to nearby Tewantin and Noosaville for schooling and childcare options, both within easy reach by car. The acreage lifestyle suits families wanting room for kids and pets to roam, along with easy access to the lake and river for weekend recreation, while the suburb's relatively mature median age of 46 points to a community weighted towards established households and downsizers-with-space rather than a young first-home-buyer market.
Market snapshot
Cooroibah property market
Median sale price
$1.63m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.16m
Median
$1.63m
Premium
$2.04m
Days on market
46
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
16
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +6.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cooroibah by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cooroibah, QLD 4565.
Population
2,178
residents (2021)
Median age
46
years
Household income
$1,639
median, per week
Median rent
$500
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Cooroibah
$1.63m
9 Coolah Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
12 Morning Glory Dr
Sold ~July 2026
$915k
28 River Lily Court
Sold ~July 2026
$200k
33 Green Gate Road
Sold ~June 2026
$2.40m
26 Amaroo Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Cooroibah
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Common questions
Cooroibah suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cooroibah?
The median house price in Cooroibah, QLD is $1.63m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.5%.
Is Cooroibah a good place to live?
Cooroibah is a locality in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. Cooroibah is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 2,178.
What is the population of Cooroibah?
Cooroibah has a population of 2,178 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.
How long do homes take to sell in Cooroibah?
Properties in Cooroibah take around 46 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Cooroibah?
Entry-level properties in Cooroibah start around $1.16m, while premium homes reach $2.04m.
What suburbs are near Cooroibah?
Suburbs near Cooroibah include Ringtail Creek.
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