Tinana
A median house price of $372,000 sits alongside a median age of 49, which is 9.0 years above the national figure, and the two facts reinforce each other in this Fraser Coast suburb. Household income falls in the 27.9th percentile nationally, and the suburb scores in the bottom deciles on most SEIFA measures: decile 2 for both IEO and IRSAD, decile 3 for IRSD. Housing is overwhelmingly detached at 94.9% of dwellings across a low-density 37.34 km2 footprint of 5,872 residents. The population has grown 20.5% over the past decade while the senior share climbed 13.8 points, an aging-but-expanding profile that low prices have helped sustain.
Population
5,872
Median Age
49.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,255/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
16
Median House
$372K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $372,000 median house price is well below most Queensland markets, and the entry cost is the main draw for owner-occupiers here. Stock suits families: 94.9% are separate houses, with 4-plus bedroom homes at 42.8% and 3-bedroom at 39.0%, so larger detached dwellings dominate while apartments are just 1.0%. Average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,310 translate to a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes only in the 27.9th percentile, because purchase prices are so low. That affordability shows in tenure: 52.6% of homes are owned outright and another 30.9% carry a mortgage, leaving owner-occupiers in clear control of the market rather than investors.
For Buyers
The $372,000 median house price is well below most Queensland markets, and the entry cost is the main draw for owner-occupiers here. Stock suits families: 94.9% are separate houses, with 4-plus bedroom homes at 42.8% and 3-bedroom at 39.0%, so larger detached dwellings dominate while apartments are just 1.0%. Average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,310 translate to a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes only in the 27.9th percentile, because purchase prices are so low. That affordability shows in tenure: 52.6% of homes are owned outright and another 30.9% carry a mortgage, leaving owner-occupiers in clear control of the market rather than investors.
For Investors
Renters make up only 16.5% of households, a shallow tenant pool compared with most metro markets, and weekly rent of $300 against the $372,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, healthier than premium suburbs but modest in dollar terms. The 6.6% vacancy rate is on the higher side, signalling that demand does not always absorb available rentals quickly. Demand drivers are steady rather than strong: net internal migration adds 64 residents a year and overseas migration 21, a balanced mix. Development activity is thin at 8 applications in 12 months, mostly lot reconfigurations rather than new dwellings, so supply is not expanding fast. With rent up 20.0% over the period, the case rests on yield and gradual rent escalation more than capital momentum.
Development Activity
Total DAs
24
Last 12 Months
16
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+700.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Tinana iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Tinana State School
Prep-6 · 452 students
Demographics
The median age of 49 runs 9.0 years above national, and the trajectory is firmly aging: the senior share rose 13.8 points while the working-age share fell 7.1 points and the young share dropped 7.0 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach just 11.2%, which is 10.4 points below national, making this a notably Anglo-leaning population led by English (2,692), Scottish (662), German (622) and Irish (593) ancestry. University qualifications sit at 16.3%, 13.8 points below the national figure, consistent with a workforce weighted toward clerical and personal-service roles. Average household size is 2.5, level with national, and couples without children make up 37.7% of the 4,712 families, reflecting the older, post-childrearing skew.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.9%
Houses
0.6%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure leans heavily toward outright ownership: 52.6% own their home outright, 30.9% carry a mortgage and only 16.5% rent. Outright owners outnumbering mortgage holders points to a settled, older base rather than a churn of recent buyers, which fits the median age of 49. The stock is 94.9% separate houses with apartments at 1.0% and semi-detached at 0.6%, one of the most detached-dominant profiles you will find. Larger homes prevail, with 42.8% holding 4-plus bedrooms and 39.0% three bedrooms. The $372,000 median house price keeps both ratios mild: mortgage-to-income at 24.1% and rent-to-income at 23.9% both sit below the 30% stress line, even though household income reaches only the 27.9th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,310
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$581
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
155
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.7%
Couples, no children
4,712
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in service and public sectors: Healthcare leads at 21.2% (308 workers), Education follows at 16.4% (238), with Public Administration and Manufacturing tied at 9.3% (136 and 135) and Construction at 7.8%. By occupation, Clerical/Admin (349), Community/Personal service (320) and Professionals (318) top the list, a mix tilted toward support and care roles rather than high-paying knowledge work. That pattern explains the SEIFA scores: decile 2 on IEO (education and occupation) and decile 2 on IRSAD, with IER (economic resources) higher at decile 5 because outright home ownership of 52.6% lifts household wealth even where incomes are low. Unemployment runs at 6.4% and full-time employment at 62.1%, while participation is low at 46.1%, held down by 2,301 residents not in the labour force in this aging population.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
3,026
Unemployed
120
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.1%
Part-time
31.5%
Participation
46.1%
Employed
2,145
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.3%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
11.2%
Dwellings
2,197
Transport to Work
This is a car-dependent setting: 89.3% of residents drive to work while public transport carries just 0.4% and 2.9% walk or cycle, well below metro norms, a direct result of the low 157.3 residents per km2 spread across 37.34 km2. The suburb scores decile 3 on IRSD for relative disadvantage and decile 2 on IRSAD, indicating a higher-than-average share of residents face economic constraints, and 9.8% (547 people) need daily assistance, consistent with the median age of 49. Volunteering is solid at 17.2%, and housing pressure stays mild, with rent-to-income at 23.9% below the 30% stress threshold. No schools are recorded inside the boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring Maryborough, a practical trade-off for the low-density layout.
Drive
89.3%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.41%/yr
(+87 people/yr)
EstablishedTinana is expanding steadily for an established suburb: annual population growth registers 1.41%, about 87 people a year, and the 10-year change is 20.5%, well above flat inner-city markets. The population rose from 6,028 in 2023 to 6,176 in 2025, and medium forecasts continue the trend to 6,770 by 2031. Growth is balanced between net internal migration of 64 a year and overseas migration of 21, with no COVID dip recorded. The gentrification score reads 16, classified as not gentrifying, though a separate shift score of 21 flags early signs, driven by the 24% population rise since 2011. Affordability is worsening, sliding from 48.6% in 2011 to 51.6% in 2021, and real incomes fell 8.1% over the decade, so growth is volume-led rather than wealth-led.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+21
Net Internal / yr
+64
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +24% since 2011, Net internal migration +64/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tinana compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tinana a good suburb to live in?
Tinana suits buyers who want space and affordability: 94.9% of homes are detached houses and the median price is $372,000, well below most Queensland markets. The trade-offs are bottom-tier SEIFA scores (decile 2 on IEO and IRSAD) and household income in the 27.9th percentile nationally, plus heavy car dependence at 89.3% driving.
What is the median house price in Tinana?
The median house price is $372,000, low by Queensland standards. Weekly rent averages $300 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,310, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 27.9th percentile.
What schools are in Tinana?
No schools are recorded inside the Tinana boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Maryborough. University qualifications among residents sit at 16.3%, which is 13.8 points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce weighted toward service and trade roles.
Is Tinana safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Tinana in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 3 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, and 9.8% of its 5,872 residents (547 people) need daily assistance, figures consistent with an older, lower-income but settled community.
Is Tinana good for property investment?
Rent of $300 a week against a $372,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.2%, better than premium suburbs, but renters are only 16.5% of households and the vacancy rate is 6.6%, a shallow and slow-moving tenant pool. With rent up 20.0% over the period, returns lean on yield rather than capital growth.
How is Tinana's population changing?
Population is growing 1.41% a year, about 87 people, with a 20.5% rise over the past decade to 6,176 residents. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 13.8 points and the working-age share down 7.1 points, and medium forecasts project the population reaching 6,770 by 2031.
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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