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 around 10,649 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 586 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,063. The growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 10,626 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 86 persons per square kilometer. The area's 5.8% growth since census was close to the SA4 region's 6.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 38.4% of overall population gains, with other drivers also positive.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest a median increase for Australia's regional areas, with Boyne Island - Tannum Sands expected to grow by 1,118 persons to 2041, reflecting a 10.3% total increase 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 FY25, a total of 243 homes have been approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, approximately 1.9 new residents arrived per new home built.

This balance between supply and demand has created stable market conditions. The average value of new homes constructed is $374,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals totalling $2.0 million have been registered. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has seen slightly more development activity, at 42.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This maintains reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. In terms of new building activity, approximately 51.0% are standalone homes, with the remaining 49.0% being townhouses or apartments. This shift from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly houses at 86.0%, suggests diminishing developable land availability and a response to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has a low density population, with around 268 people per approval. Looking ahead, it is projected that the area will grow by approximately 1,095 residents through to 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 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 likely to impact this region. Notable ones include Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre, Riverstone Rise, Tannum Sands Priority Development Area, and Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System. The following list details those considered 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, with an unemployment rate of 3.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%. There are 5,965 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 65.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Manufacturing employs a significant share of residents, at 3.2 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 10.8% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 5.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8%, labour force grow by 2.0%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections. Applying these projections to Boyne Island - Tannum Sands' employment mix suggests potential 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's median income among taxpayers was $63,879 in the financial year 2022. The average income stood at $78,964 during this period. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld which were $50,780 and $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. According to 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

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), similar to Non-Metro Qld's composition of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands was 27.8%, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's figure, while mortgaged dwellings accounted for 40.5% and rented dwellings made up 31.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 comprise 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

The area's university qualification rate of 15.1% is significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 36.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. Boyne Island - Tannum Sands has 5 schools with a combined enrollment of 2,132 students. The area's ICSEA score is 988, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is 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

The analysis of public transportation in Boyne Island - Tannum Sands shows that there are currently 22 operational transport stops. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with one individual route providing service to all stops. In total, these stops facilitate 60 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is considered limited, as residents on average live 670 meters away from the nearest stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 8 trips per day, which equates 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 outcomes for both younger and older residents. Common health conditions have low prevalence in the area.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (6,325 people), compared to 55.6% across the rest of Queensland. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.9% and 7.8% of residents respectively. 72.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.4% across the rest of Queensland. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,675 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average and align with the general 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 below average levels, with 88.7% of its 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%, significantly higher than the regional average of 0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.1%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (8.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African residents comprised 1.0% compared to the regional 0.6%, New Zealanders made up 1.1% versus the regional 0.8%, and Maori residents accounted for 1.1% against the regional 0.8%.

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