Tinbeerwah
At 50, Tinbeerwah's median age sits 10.0 years above the national comparison, making its aging resident base the clearest defining feature. The 1,160-person suburb is low density at 53.1 people per sq km, with 99.0% of dwellings separate houses and 55.1% containing four or more bedrooms. A 29.1% work-from-home rate supports its semi-rural setting, while 10.4% vacancy is higher than the 8.4% renting share. Compared with nearby Cooroy, Tinbeerwah reads as more land-oriented and residential than town-centre focused.
Local council: Noosa
Population
1,160
Median Age
50.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,768/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Tinbeerwah suits buyers seeking space rather than compact housing: 55.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, compared with 33.8% with three bedrooms, and 99.0% are separate houses. Tenure is relatively settled, with 53.3% owned outright versus 36.2% with a mortgage and 8.4% rented. The typical mortgage payment is $2,084 monthly, representing 27.2% of household income, while mortgage stress is not flagged. Rent accounts for 22.6% of income, also without a stress flag. Because a median house price is not available, buyers should compare recent sales by land size, condition and access to nearby services rather than rely on a single benchmark.
For Buyers
Tinbeerwah suits buyers seeking space rather than compact housing: 55.1% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, compared with 33.8% with three bedrooms, and 99.0% are separate houses. Tenure is relatively settled, with 53.3% owned outright versus 36.2% with a mortgage and 8.4% rented. The typical mortgage payment is $2,084 monthly, representing 27.2% of household income, while mortgage stress is not flagged. Rent accounts for 22.6% of income, also without a stress flag. Because a median house price is not available, buyers should compare recent sales by land size, condition and access to nearby services rather than rely on a single benchmark.
For Investors
Tinbeerwah's rental picture is defined by limited renter depth and a relatively high 10.4% vacancy rate: only 8.4% of households rent, so leasing demand may be more sensitive to tenant turnover than in a higher-renting suburb. Weekly rent is $400, while rent growth reached 25.8%, creating income momentum but also a need to test whether pricing is sustainable. The annual growth trend is 2.03% and migration is Balanced, which is less dependent on one narrow source of demand. Development activity sits at 0, so investors should focus on established dwellings, maintenance and resale appeal rather than assume a construction-led uplift. A local median house price is unavailable, so gross yield cannot be calculated responsibly.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
1
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
Tinbeerwah is older than the national profile by 10.0 years, with a median age of 50 and an average household size of 2.7, or 0.2 above the national comparison. University attainment is 32.6%, 2.5 percentage points above the national figure, while 23.6% of residents were born overseas, 2.0 points above the national comparison. English ancestry leads at 567 people, followed by Scottish at 155 and Irish at 137, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning profile. No religion is the largest stated affiliation at 571, higher than Christianity at 484. The 76.3% who stayed at the same address supports a comparatively settled social pattern.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tinbeerwah's housing stock is unusually detached: 99.0% of dwellings are separate houses and only 1.0% are apartments. Larger homes dominate, with 55.1% at four or more bedrooms, compared with 33.8% at three bedrooms and 7.7% at two. Ownership is also higher than renting, at 53.3% owned outright and 36.2% mortgaged versus 8.4% rented. That tenure mix helps explain the suburb's settled feel, while the 2.7-person average household size suggests many homes have spare capacity relative to their bedroom count. Compared with nearby Cooroy, the pattern is more land-oriented and detached. A median house price is not available, so assess affordability through comparable properties and the 27.2% mortgage-to-income ratio.
Mortgage / mo
$2,084
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$776
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.4%
Unoccupied
47
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.8%
Couples with children
52.9%
Couples, no children
7.2%
Single parent
359
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is Tinbeerwah's largest industry at 15.8% of workers, ahead of healthcare at 13.6%, followed by professional and technical work at 10.9%, education at 9.0% and hospitality at 6.5%. The occupational mix is led by managers at 114 people and professionals at 101, with trades at 75, reflecting a practical and skilled employment base. Labour-force participation is 57.2%, unemployment is 5.3% and full-time work accounts for 49.0%, while 29 workers are unemployed out of a labour force of 547. Socioeconomic measures are mixed: IEO decile 3 is below IER decile 6, while IRSD and IRSAD both sit at decile 4. That split suggests income and education conditions are not identical across households.
Unemployment
5.3%
Labour Force
547
Unemployed
29
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
49.0%
Part-time
38.0%
Participation
57.2%
Employed
518
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.6%
Postgraduate
8.1%
Born Overseas
23.6%
Dwellings
406
Transport to Work
Tinbeerwah's 21.85 sq km area and density of 53.1 people per sq km create a spacious, low-density setting, but they also make private transport important. Car driving accounts for 63.8% of journeys, far higher than the 2.5% walking or cycling share, while 29.1% work from home, which can reduce daily commuting. Families should check exact-address enrolment zones, school travel times and nearby services before buying, because practical access can vary across a semi-rural area. The IRSAD decile is 4, below higher-decile locations, while volunteering reaches 20.8%, supporting local participation. Safety decisions should rely on current incident patterns by street and category rather than assumptions from low density alone.
Drive
63.8%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
29.1%
Growth Outlook
Tinbeerwah's growth trend is 2.03% annually, with migration labelled Balanced rather than driven by a single stream. Across the wider area, population change is 28.5% over ten years, while the shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 4.4 points and the young share fell 2.5 points. The senior increase is higher in magnitude than the young-share decline, reinforcing an older demand profile. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 20, so growth is more consistent with gradual change than a mature renewal cycle. The combination of 2.03% trend growth and aging suggests demand may favour accessible, established homes over rapid turnover.
Population trend: Noosa council area
Tinbeerwah sits in the Noosa council area. These are the council area's residents, not Tinbeerwah's.
Residents 2025
59,551
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.9%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tinbeerwah compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tinbeerwah a good suburb to live in?
For buyers wanting detached space and a quieter setting, Tinbeerwah can suit well: 99.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 55.1% have four or more bedrooms and 29.1% of residents work from home. The trade-off is car reliance, with 63.8% driving and only 2.5% walking or cycling.
What is the median house price in Tinbeerwah?
A reliable current median house price cannot be stated for Tinbeerwah. Buyers should compare recent sales for similar land size and dwelling type, then test the result against the $2,084 monthly mortgage figure and 27.2% mortgage-to-income measure.
What schools are in Tinbeerwah?
School choices should be checked against the exact property address, enrolment zone and travel route. Tinbeerwah spans 21.85 sq km at 53.1 people per sq km, so practical distance can vary materially between properties. Confirm current options directly before signing a contract.
Is Tinbeerwah safe?
Safety should be checked through current police incident data and street-level patterns, especially because Tinbeerwah covers 21.85 sq km at 53.1 people per sq km. Low density can feel private, but it should not be treated as a substitute for recent local evidence.
Is Tinbeerwah good for property investment?
It can suit an established-property strategy, but the numbers need care. Weekly rent is $400 and rent growth is 25.8%, yet vacancy is 10.4% and only 8.4% of households rent. With annual growth at 2.03% and migration Balanced, compare sales, vacancy risk and maintenance before estimating yield.
How is Tinbeerwah's population changing?
Tinbeerwah has 1,160 residents today, with the wider area's population change running at 28.5% over ten years and the annual growth trend at 2.03%. The trajectory is Aging, with senior share up 4.4 points and young share down 2.5, while migration is Balanced. Growth therefore looks steady but increasingly shaped by older households.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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