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Tewantin has an estimated 10,672 residents, up from 10,538 at the 2021 Census — a change of 134 people, or 1.3%. 386 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 417 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch analysis indicates that Tewantin has a population of approximately 10,672. Compared with the 10,538 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 134 people (1.3%). This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 10,660 as of June 2025 along with 386 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With a population density of 416 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial personal space and there remains room for future expansion. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 95.5% of recent net demographic gains.
For each SA2 area, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year. Where SA2 areas lack coverage or for periods post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 from 2021 data are utilized. Because these state forecasts lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth distributions from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) across individual cohorts. Long-term outlooks place the locality in the lower quartile of nationwide non-metropolitan growth, with the latest annual ERP figures pointing to a gain of 330 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 3.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
131 new dwellings have been approved in Tewantin over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 59% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the last 5 financial years between FY-22 and FY-26, residential building approvals in Tewantin totaled 131 homes, averaging roughly 26 dwellings annually. Given recent population decline, the volume of new residential construction has comfortably kept pace with local requirements, fostering balanced conditions and healthy options for buyers, with newly approved residences carrying an average construction value of $602,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $10.3 million during this financial year, pointing to a moderate scale of non-residential development. Per capita construction in Tewantin runs at roughly half the rate seen across Rest of Qld and ranks at the 42nd percentile nationally, falling below Australian benchmarks to underscore the mature character of the suburb and potential planning constraints, which in turn tightens buyer choices and sustains demand for established homes.
Current approvals are divided between 59.0% detached dwellings and 41.0% attached dwellings, with townhouses and apartments expanding to accommodate varied lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. This composition marks a noticeable departure from the prevailing stock of 85.0% houses, driven by tighter land availability. Underpinning this subdued development environment, there are an estimated 522 people per dwelling approval across the locality. The latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch indicates that Tewantin will gain 318 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction trends suggest that upcoming residential supply will satisfy projected demand with ease, maintaining favorable dynamics for prospective purchasers and creating room for population expansion to exceed baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tewantin, worth an estimated $76 million. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.52 billion. 23 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investments, major planning initiatives, and strategic development projects exert a substantial influence on community evolution. AreaSearch has pinpointed 18 projects anticipated to affect the area, with prominent undertakings including the Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning & Construction, Sidoni Street Mixed-Use Development, Hilton Terrace Townhomes, and Doonella Street Social Housing Project, as outlined in the summary of principal developments below.
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Sidoni Street Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring 14 small dwelling units, five ground-floor units with associated offices, and a food and drink outlet. Built on 2002sqm site with dual street frontage (Sidoni Street and Blakesley Street). Designed by Tim Ditchfield and Associates, approved via delegated authority by Noosa Council.
Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning
Planning is underway for the long-term staged Tewantin Bypass along the Beckmans Road corridor. Stage 1, the Cooroy-Noosa Road and Beckmans Road roundabout, was completed in December 2022. The current $8.5 million planning program is developing the business case and future upgrade options to improve safety, capacity, travel time and traffic flow between Cooroy-Noosa Road and Eumundi-Noosa Road.
Doonella Street Social Housing Project
Social and affordable housing project consisting of 32 units in Tewantin, designed to facilitate downsizing for social housing residents, freeing up family-sized homes for low-income workers. The project is in the design phase with an architect appointed, tender for construction expected by the end of 2025, and completion forecasted for mid-2027.
Tewantin State Facilitated Development - 42 Unit Complex
Controversial 42-unit multiple dwelling development at Sidoni Street/Poinciana Avenue intersection. Originally proposed 3-4 storey height with affordable housing components. Project was revoked by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in April 2025 following significant community opposition and concerns about height, density and compliance with Noosa Plan 2020.
Poinciana Avenue Tewantin Development
Former State Facilitated Development proposal for about 40 mixed build-to-sell and build-to-rent apartments with onsite parking (at least 15% affordable) at the corner of Poinciana Avenue and Sidoni Street. The SFD declaration was revoked by the Queensland Government in April 2025 after public consultation and council objections. Any future progression would require a new pathway (e.g., standard DA via Noosa Shire Council) or a fresh state process.
Toolar Street Apartments
Small boutique apartment development in the heart of Tewantin featuring modern 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units with secure parking. Units are now being marketed by Century 21 Conolly Hay Group with at least one unit already under contract, indicating the project has progressed to near completion or completion stage.
Doonella Bridge Rehabilitation
A major rehabilitation of the 55-year-old Doonella Bridge (also known as Doonella Lake Bridge) in Tewantin, a vital transport link carrying approximately 20,000 vehicles daily between Tewantin and Noosaville. Built in 1968, the project requires strengthening, corrosion treatment, upgraded safety features, and bridge rail and lighting upgrades to current standards. The project is a key component of the Noosa Council's 2025/26 capital works program and aims to ensure the bridge's structural integrity and longevity. Construction is anticipated to commence in mid to late 2025, with $1.75 million Federal Government Bridge Renewal Program Round 5 grant contributing up to 50% of the $3.7 million construction cost.
Eenie Creek Road Residential Subdivision
Proposed 32-lot low-density residential subdivision along the Eenie Creek Road corridor in Noosa, including underground services, internal roads, and stormwater management integrated with existing waterways and vegetation.
4,670 residents of Tewantin are employed, from a labour force of 4,869. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 53.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,466, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Tewantin possesses a capable labour pool with notable strength in hospitality and tourism, operating alongside an unemployment rate of 4.1%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,670. The local jobless rate sits 0.2% higher than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld, while the local participation rate of 53.0% trails substantially behind the regional benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures also show that 13.9% of workers operated from home, though these findings were subject to the effects of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is centered primarily in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
Workforce concentration in accommodation & food is pronounced, standing at 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.6% of local jobs, trailing the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. A comparison between Census working figures and the total resident population suggests a relatively constrained pool of jobs located within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw local workforce numbers shrink by 2.2% and employment contract by 3.1%, driving an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld experienced a 0.3% expansion in its labour force, a 0.1% rise in employment, and a 0.1 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future labour demand insights stem from the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia national projections across five-year and ten-year horizons, which project economy-wide job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against the industry distribution of Tewantin, these industry-level figures point to potential local employment gains of 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tewantin is $1,261 a week (about $66,000 a year), with median personal income at $633 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,761 a year against an average of $59,628. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that the Tewantin SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $44,761 and an average of $59,628, placing it under nationwide figures and lagging Regional Qld, where the median stood at $53,146 and the average was $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 sit near $49,846 for median income and $66,402 for average income. Census records place personal, family, and household earnings in Tewantin between the 16th and 17th percentiles across Australia.
In terms of earnings tiers, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket accounts for 29.7% of residents (3,169 individuals), broadly aligning with the 31.7% observed across the region. Financial pressure from housing is significant, leaving just 80.9% of income unallocated and placing the area at the 15th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tewantin had 4,182 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 4% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 35.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the residential landscape of Tewantin is heavily oriented toward standalone properties, with 84.8% houses and 15.2% other dwellings (such as apartments and semi-detached units), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright ownership is elevated at 44.1%, surpassing regional levels, while remaining residences are split between mortgaged properties (30.1%) and rental housing (25.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the suburb stand at $1,800 and median weekly rent sits at $450, exceeding the Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, mortgage commitments in Tewantin remain below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas local rental costs exceed the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tewantin counted 4,182 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 77% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the primary household structure at 68.8%, including couples without children at 33.0%, couples with children at 23.0%, and one-parent families at 12.0%. The remaining 31.2% consist of non-family arrangements, dominated by single-person residences at 27.6% alongside group living at 3.7%. Across the community, the median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly below the 2.5 average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.8% of adults in Tewantin hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 570 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,022 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the locality is lower than typical, with tertiary degree holders making up 18.8% of the population compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct scope for education development. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 13.8%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.9%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.1%. In contrast, vocational and technical training is strongly represented, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 13.4% holding advanced diplomas and 29.2% holding certificates. A total of 24.7% of local residents are actively engaged in formal study.
This student cohort is distributed across primary education (8.8%), secondary schooling (8.8%), and tertiary institutions (2.6%).
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Getting around Tewantin means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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62.5% of residents in Tewantin report no long-term health condition. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on mortality metrics and chronic health diagnoses analyzed by AreaSearch, Tewantin displays notable health pressures, with common conditions present across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively restrained, covering approximately 49% of the populace (~5,218 people). This level is lower than the 52.5% recorded throughout Regional Qld and trails the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 11.1 and 8.1% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 62.5% of people reported no long-term medical conditions, trailing the 67.6% reported for Regional Qld.
While health indicators across the working-age cohort remain standard, residents aged 65 and over constitute 31.7% of the populace (3,383 people), well above the 20.3% observed in Regional Qld, with overall national standings reflecting broader population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tewantin is largely Australian-born, at 75.4% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.0%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively uniform cultural composition in Tewantin, where 75.4% of the population was born in Australia, 87.7% hold citizenship, and 94.0% exclusively speak English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 46.4% of local residents. The most prominent relative variation appears in Judaism, representing 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% reported across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral heritage, the leading backgrounds in Tewantin are English at 34.0%, Australian at 25.4%, and Irish at 9.3%. Notable proportional differences are also evident among other ancestries, with French background at 0.8% (vs 0.5% regionally), New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (vs 0.9%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.9% (vs 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tewantin is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 17.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic structure of Tewantin is notably mature compared to the surrounding region. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) represent 31.7% of residents, in contrast to 20.4% in Regional Qld, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 18.0% relative to a regional figure of 25.5%. Consequently, the estimated median age sits at 51, holding steady since the 2021 Census and standing 10 years older than the Regional Qld Census median of 41, as well as exceeding the Australia Census median of 38. Meanwhile, residents in the 45 - 64 bracket have decreased from 27.7% at the Census to an estimated 26.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the strongest expansion is anticipated among young to middle aged adults, rising by 243 residents (13%) to 2,165, whereas the numbers of children and young adults are expected to decrease over this horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tewantin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 386 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,538 at the 2021 Census → 10,672 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (316051438). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.