Tamaree
Nearly 99% of Tamaree's homes are separate houses, a figure that stands well above the national average and reflects a suburb built almost entirely around detached family living. With a population of around 1,000 across 8.54 square kilometres, the suburb has a density of just 117 people per square kilometre, compared to most metropolitan benchmarks. Household income sits at the 48.4th percentile nationally, placing Tamaree in the middle tier for earnings. The median age of 39 is one year below the national figure, and families with children make up 43.8% of households. More than half of residents carry a mortgage, while just 8.5% rent, pointing to a strongly owner-occupied, mortgage-belt community on the southern Sunshine Coast fringe.
Population
1,000
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,537/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$433K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $433,000 reflects an accessible entry point by Queensland standards, where larger regional centres like Noosa and the Sunshine Coast typically command far higher medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock heavily favours larger homes: 58.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, well above national norms, making Tamaree attractive for families needing space. Separate houses account for 98.8% of the stock, so buyers looking for apartments or townhouses will not find them here. Outright ownership at 37.9% suggests a portion of long-term residents have paid off their mortgages, which typically signals stable community tenure.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $433,000 reflects an accessible entry point by Queensland standards, where larger regional centres like Noosa and the Sunshine Coast typically command far higher medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock heavily favours larger homes: 58.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, well above national norms, making Tamaree attractive for families needing space. Separate houses account for 98.8% of the stock, so buyers looking for apartments or townhouses will not find them here. Outright ownership at 37.9% suggests a portion of long-term residents have paid off their mortgages, which typically signals stable community tenure.
For Investors
The rental market in Tamaree is thin by design. Only 8.5% of dwellings are rented compared to the national average closer to 30%, and the vacancy rate sits at 3.2%, which is at the low-to-mid range that signals limited rental supply without indicating acute undersupply. Weekly rent averages $350, modest against a $433,000 median and implying a gross yield of around 4.2%. Community stability is high, with 77.9% of residents having not moved in the five years prior to the Census, a turnover rate of just 22.1%. Development activity is low with only 2 applications in the past 12 months, both infrastructure or reconfiguration works rather than new dwellings, suggesting little pressure on housing supply and limited near-term uplift from new stock.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Tamaree has a median age of 39, one year below the national figure, suggesting a working-age population rather than a retiree-skewing demographic. Overseas-born residents account for 10.9% of the population, which is 10.7 percentage points below the national average, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born community. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English heritage leads with 428 respondents, followed by Scottish (140), Irish (99) and German (85). Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with the high share of family households. University qualification rates are 12.3%, some 17.8 percentage points below the national rate, and Christianity is by far the dominant religion with 453 adherents versus only 8 Buddhist residents.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The ownership profile strongly favours mortgage holders at 53.6% compared to outright owners at 37.9%, with renters at just 8.5%, well below the national renter share of around 30%. The stock is almost exclusively detached houses at 98.8%, and the bedroom profile skews large: 58.7% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 31.2% have three bedrooms. Smaller dwellings are rare, with two-bedroom homes at just 7.3%. The estimated median house price is $433,000, and rent-to-income runs at 22.8%, meaning neither buyers nor renters face affordability stress by standard benchmarks. The vacancy rate of 3.2% is relatively low, indicating most dwellings are occupied and functional rather than sitting idle.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$620
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.2%
Unoccupied
11
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.9%
Couples, no children
854
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 16.2% of employed residents (45 workers), followed by Education at 13.7% (38 workers) and Manufacturing at 11.9% (33 workers), a pattern that more closely mirrors regional service towns than suburban hubs. Public Admin accounts for 7.9% and Retail 6.9%. By occupation, Clerical and Admin workers lead (67), followed by Labourers (61), Sales workers (59) and Community and Personal Service workers (57). The full-time employment rate is 58.9% and the unemployment rate is 5.6%, modestly above state and national norms. The participation rate is 55.1%, with 284 residents not in the labour force. Personal weekly income averages $620, placing residents below the national median, consistent with the household income percentile of 48.4.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.9%
Part-time
35.5%
Participation
55.1%
Employed
404
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.3%
Postgraduate
0.9%
Born Overseas
10.9%
Dwellings
321
Transport to Work
Car dependence is pronounced in Tamaree: 93.1% of residents commute by car, with only 0.9% walking or cycling, figures that reflect the semi-rural character of the suburb and limited public transport infrastructure. Rent-to-income at 22.8% and mortgage-to-income at 22.8% both sit below stress thresholds, making housing costs manageable for the household income level. The volunteering rate is 18.5%, above the national average and consistent with strong community participation. About 6.6% of residents (62 people) need some form of daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, meaning families rely on nearby facilities in Gympie or surrounding areas. Crime data is not available for this suburb from the current dataset.
Drive
93.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tamaree compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamaree a good suburb to live in?
Tamaree suits families and owner-occupiers who want space and stability. It has a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.8%, below the 30% stress threshold, and 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses with an average size of 4-plus bedrooms for 58.7% of homes. The low renter share of 8.5% reflects a settled, owner-led community.
What is the median house price in Tamaree?
The estimated median house price in Tamaree is $433,000 as at 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and weekly rent averages $350, implying a gross rental yield of around 4.2%. The household income sits at the 48.4th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Tamaree?
No schools are recorded within the Tamaree suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Gympie (postcode 4570) and surrounding areas. The local university qualification rate is 12.3%, which is 17.8 percentage points below the national average.
Is Tamaree safe?
Specific crime statistics for Tamaree are not available in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, only 22.1% of residents moved in the five years prior to the Census, a very low turnover rate compared to most suburbs, suggesting a stable and settled community environment.
Is Tamaree good for property investment?
Tamaree offers a modest yield of around 4.2% based on $350 weekly rent against a $433,000 median, which is above typical inner-city yields. The vacancy rate is 3.2% and the renter pool is thin at 8.5% of dwellings, lower than the national average. Development activity is minimal with only 2 applications in 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term risk.
How is Tamaree's population changing?
Tamaree has a population of around 1,000 with a median age of 39, one year below the national figure. Community stability is high, with 77.9% of residents not having moved in five years. The Gympie region has attracted internal migration from higher-cost coastal markets, which may support gradual growth in the suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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