Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1 Edward Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Noosa Shire Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
8.5m (single storey predominant)
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Cooran is a small rural locality in the Noosa region with Cooran State School as its local primary provider. Secondary students typically attend Cooroy State High School. Families seeking independent or alternative options have access to nearby schools including St. Andrew's Lutheran School and Suncoast Christian College within the wider Noosa area.
Likely public catchment
Cooran is zoned for Cooran State School (primary) and Cooroy State High School (secondary) under the QLD Education catchment system.
Nearby schools
Cooran State School
In catchmentCooroy State High School
In catchmentCoolum Beach State School
St. Andrew's Lutheran School
Suncoast Christian College
Noosa District State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1 Edward Street, Cooran is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic flow. The property has good access to regional roads with minimal congestion typical of this rural coastal region.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light residential traffic during morning and evening commute times with occasional increases during school hours and weekend tourism travel to nearby Noosa.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services approximately 3-5km away. Primary transport reliance on private vehicles for commuting and local access.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Cooran is a small locality in the Noosa region of south-east Queensland, situated at moderate elevation in the Mary River catchment. While the Mary River system has historically experienced significant flooding, Cooran's distance from the main river channel and relatively elevated topography place it at low flood risk, though properties closer to tributary waterways should be assessed against state flood mapping.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with QLD Planning Scheme flood hazard mapping where applicable
- •Consideration of overland flow paths and local drainage during site planning
- •Potential floor level requirements if within mapped flood extent
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Cooran is located in the Noosa Shire hinterland with significant bushfire-prone characteristics. The suburb sits within elevated, vegetated terrain typical of Queensland's coastal mountain ranges, placing it in a high-risk bushfire zone under SPP 3.3. Properties in this area should be assessed for BAL-29 or higher ratings and comply with AS 3959 construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Cooran is a small rural suburb in the Gympie region of Queensland with crime rates significantly below Queensland state averages. Property-related offences, particularly theft, represent the majority of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions typical of regional Queensland communities with low population density.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Cooran is a small mountain hinterland locality on the Gold Coast with limited development intensity. Activity is dominated by low-density rural residential subdivisions respecting environmental and heritage constraints, regional road improvements, and light community infrastructure upgrades. The area is unlikely to experience major urban renewal or high-rise development due to topography, environmental sensitivity, and planning overlays favouring conservation.
Cooran Rural Residential Estates
0 kmLow-density rural residential development maintaining Cooran's character with larger block sizes and minimum lot requirements typical of the hinterland locality.
Determination: 2025-2026
Beechmont to Cooran Road upgrades
3 kmGold Coast regional road safety and capacity improvements addressing connectivity between Cooran and neighbouring mountain villages.
Determination: 2024-2025
Cooran Community Facility expansion
0.5 kmLocal council-backed upgrade to community centre and memorial facilities within Cooran village precinct.
Determination: 2024
Numinbah Valley tourism and agritourism projects
5 kmRegional economic diversification initiatives in adjoining valleys including small-scale farmstay and eco-tourism development.
Determination: 2025
Cooran local heritage and conservation overlays
0 kmGold Coast City Council heritage overlay and environmental conservation planning controls restricting large-scale development in high-value natural areas.
Determination: 2023
Heritage & Conservation
Cooran is a rural locality in the Noosa hinterland with limited heritage listings or formal conservation overlays. The area is primarily characterized by bushland, national park proximity, and rural residential development rather than heritage character preservation. Any heritage significance is likely to be natural (landscape/national park) rather than built heritage.
Nearby Heritage Items