Boyne Island - Tannum Sands

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands' population is 10,649 as of Nov 2025. This figure, an increase of 586 people from the 2021 Census count of 10,063, reflects a growth rate of 5.8%. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an ERP of 10,626 in June 2024 and 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 86 persons per square kilometer. The area's 5.8% growth rate since the Census is within 0.8 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 6.6%. Natural growth contributed approximately 38.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration drivers also positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends indicate a median increase below Australia's regional areas, with the area expected to grow by 1,118 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Boyne Island - Tannum Sands among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has granted around 48 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25243 homes were approved, with an additional 23 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.9 new residents arrive per new home each year over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand creating stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $374,000. This financial year has seen $2.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Comparatively, Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has recorded 42.0% more development per person than the rest of Queensland over the past five years, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. The new building activity consists of 51.0% standalone homes and 49.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 86.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has a low density population, with around 268 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 1,095 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre, Riverstone Rise, Tannum Sands Priority Development Area, and Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent.

Unemployment rate was 3.5% in September 2024 and the area saw 0.9% employment growth over the past year. As of September 2025, there are 5,895 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 0.6%, lower than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 65.7%. Key industries are manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing employs 3.2 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance employs 10.8% locally, below Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Over Sep 2024-Sep 2025, employment increased by 0.9%, labour force by 1.3%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Statewide in Queensland, as of 25-Nov-25, employment decreased by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boyne Island - Tannum Sands' employment mix suggests local job growth could be around 5.3% in five years and 11.8% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Boyne Island - Tannum Sands SA2's median income among taxpayers was $63,879 and the average income stood at $78,964 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,816 (median) and $90,011 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.9% of residents (3,503 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Boyne Island - Tannum Sands, as per the latest Census evaluation, 85.7% of dwellings were houses, with 14.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Non-Metro Queensland's dwelling structure. Home ownership in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands stood at 27.8%, mirroring Non-Metro Qld's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 40.5% and rented ones made up 31.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $275. Nationally, Boyne Island - Tannum Sands' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.3% of all households, including 33.3% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualifications, at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (36.9%). Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.6% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 22 operational public transport stops within Boyne Island - Tannum Sands. These are served by buses only. One route services these stops, offering a total of 60 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is limited, with residents on average located 670 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 8 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands shows better-than-average health results, with both younger and older age groups having lower rates of common health conditions. Approximately 59% of its total population (6325 people) has private health cover, higher than the Rest of Qld's 55.6%.

Mental health issues affect 7.9% and arthritis impacts 7.8% of residents. 72.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across the rest of Queensland. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1675 people), with seniors' health outcomes being above average, similar to the overall population's health profile.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Boyne Island-Tannum Sands showed cultural diversity levels below average, with 88.7% of residents being citizens, 84.7% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism's representation stood at 0.1%, higher than the regional average of 0.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (8.4%). Some ethnic groups showed significant deviations: South African (1.0% vs 0.6%), New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.8%), and Maori (1.1% vs 0.8%) were notably overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows a prominent percentage of 5-14 year-olds (14.2%) and a smaller percentage of 75-84 year-olds (4.6%) compared to the rest of Queensland. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 65-74 grew from 8.8% to 10.1%, while the 75-84 age group increased from 3.5% to 4.6%. Conversely, the percentage of 5-14 year-olds declined from 16.1% to 14.2%, and those aged 45-54 dropped from 15.4% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands's age structure. The number of people aged 65-74 is projected to increase by 310 (29%) from 1,074 to 1,385. Notably, the combined population of those aged 65 and above will account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations of those aged 55-64 and 5-14 are expected to decline.