Boyne Island - Tannum Sands
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was 10,646 as of Aug 2025, an increase of 583 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 10,063, indicating a growth rate of 5.8%. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,626 in June 2024 and the addition of 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 86 persons per square kilometer as of Aug 2025. Boyne Island - Tannum Sands' growth rate since the census is comparable to its SA4 region, which had a growth rate of 6.4%. Natural growth contributed approximately 38.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as overseas and interstate migration also being positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections for years post-2032, based on 2021 data. Future population trends indicate an expected increase of 1,118 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 10.3% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 48 residential property approvals annually. Development approval data from the ABS shows 243 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with four approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, around 1.9 people have moved to the area per dwelling built each year over these five years. This indicates a balanced supply and demand scenario, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $469,000, aligning with regional trends. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $2.0 million, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has slightly more development activity, with 42.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

New developments consist of 51.0% standalone homes and 49.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options across different price brackets. The area currently has approximately 268 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Boyne Island - Tannum Sands will gain around 1,098 residents by 2041. With 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects potentially impacting the 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 likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

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

Unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, below Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%. There are 5,965 residents in work with a workforce participation rate of 65.7%, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing employs 3.2 times the regional level but healthcare is lower at 10.8% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census data analysis. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 4.5% while labour force grew by 5.1%, raising unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD's employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national 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 growth of approximately 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years.

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

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands' income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is $63,879 and the average income stands at $78,964. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld's which are $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $71,359 (median) and $88,211 (average) as of March 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 (3,502 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income.

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

The dwelling structure in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure, which also had 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands was at 27.8%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (40.5%) or rented (31.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. The median weekly rent figure 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, which is 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

Boyne Island-Tannum Sands has lower university qualification rates than the Australian average. As of 2016, only 15.1% of residents had a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees were most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials were held by 46.7% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 36.9%.

Educational participation was high, with 31.3% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 12.6% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. The area's 5 schools had a combined enrollment of 2,132 students in 2017. Boyne Island-Tannum Sands demonstrated typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 988, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Education provision was balanced with 3 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups.

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

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has 22 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, offering a total of 60 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered limited, with residents on average located 670 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 8 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 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 higher-than-average health outcomes, with both younger and older age groups having low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a high rate of private health cover, at approximately 59% of its total population (6,323 people), compared to the Rest of Qld's 55.6%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.9 and 7.8% of residents respectively. Notably, 72.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of Qld's 69.4%. As of a recent date, 15.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,674 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 88.7% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (84.7%), and speaking English only at home (96.0%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 47.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism's representation stood out at 0.1%, compared to 0.0% across Rest of Qld.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (31.1%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (8.4%). Significant differences existed in the representation of South African (1.0% vs regional 0.6%), New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.8%), and Maori (1.1% vs 0.8%) ethnic groups.

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the 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 Rest of Qld. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 8.8% to 10.1%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.5% to 4.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 16.1% to 14.2%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.4% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands's age structure. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to increase by 310 people (29%) from 1,074 to 1,385. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 53% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.