Marcus Beach, Queensland
| Marcus Beach Noosa, Queensland | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 753 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 502/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4573 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) S of Noosa Heads | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Noosa | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Noosa | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 26°26′56″S 153°06′04″E / 26.449°S 153.101°E
Marcus Beach is a suburb in Noosa, Queensland, Australia, located 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Noosa Heads. It is within the local government area of Shire of Noosa (between 2008 and 2013 it was within Sunshine Coast Region).
History
Some sources claim Marcus Beach was named after the property developer, Marcus Burke.[2] However, it is claimed by locals of the area that Marcus Beach was actually named after Henry Marcus (the great grandfather of noted Australian-based architect Sophia Marcus).
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Marcus Beach (Noosa Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2008.
- ↑ South East Queensland - Place Names 19 December 2006