Tinana

Population growth drivers in Tinana are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Tinana's population was around 6,237 as of November 2025, reflecting an increase of 365 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,872. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 6,157 in June 2024 and validated new addresses of 118 since the Census date. The population density was 167 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Tinana had a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by the former and years post-2032.

Age category splits are applied proportionally according to ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Based on projected demographic shifts, Tinana is expected to increase by 430 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Tinana when compared nationally

Tinana has averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 191 homes. As of FY26, 38 approvals have been recorded. This averages out to around 1.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new homes in Tinana is $313,000, which is below the regional average.

In FY26, there have been $26.5 million in commercial approvals. When compared to the Rest of Qld, Tinana shows comparable building activity per person, indicating stable market conditions aligned with regional patterns. The dwelling approvals consist of 90% detached dwellings and 10% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's low density nature.

There are approximately 231 people per dwelling approval in Tinana. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Tinana is expected to grow by 350 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Tinana has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects are The Heights Estate, Central Acres Estate, Mary Harbour Development, and ESI Battery Manufacturing Facility. Below is a list of projects likely to be most relevant.

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Tinana has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Tinana's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of September 2025, aligning with Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.6%. There are 2,895 residents employed, but workforce participation lags behind Rest of Qld at 48.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 2.8% compared to Rest of Qld's 5.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 9.6%, labour force by 10.0%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data up to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.0% over ten years for Tinana, using a simple weighting extrapolation based on local industry mix.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Tinana SA2's income level is below the national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The Tinana SA2's median income among taxpayers is $47,951 and average income stands at $55,360, comparing to Rest of Qld's figures of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,659 (median) and $63,105 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Tinana all fall between the 9th and 17th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $800 - 1,499 earnings band captures 29.9% of the community (1,864 individuals), diverging from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.7%. While housing costs are modest with 88.7% of income retained, total disposable income ranks at just the 22nd percentile nationally.

Tinana is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Tinana's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tinana stood at 53.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.0% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,310, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,179. The median weekly rent in Tinana was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $260. Nationally, Tinana's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,310 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Tinana features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.4% of all households, including 26.7% couples with children, 39.7% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 19.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

Tinana faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (34.4%).

A substantial 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.9% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing 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 26 active public transport stops in Tinana, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by one route, offering 25 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically located 455 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages three trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tinana is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Tinana faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, covering around 2,968 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health issues (9.4%). Conversely, 58.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 54.0% in the rest of Queensland. Tinana has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.4%, or 1,960 people, compared to 29.9% in the rest of Queensland. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Tinana are better than those of the general population.

Tinana is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Tinana's population showed low cultural diversity, with 88.8% born in Australia, 91.7% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Tinana, making up 56.3%, compared to 52.8% in Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Scottish (8.3%).

Notably, German representation was higher at 7.8% than the regional average of 6.6%. Australian Aboriginal representation was slightly lower at 3.0%, compared to 3.4%. Samoan representation was negligible in Tinana at 0.1%, matching the regional figure.

Tinana hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Tinana's median age at 49 years is significantly higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years, and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 17.7% of the population, compared to 9.4% nationally. This is notably higher than in Rest of Qld. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group comprises only 8.7%, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.5%, and the 55-64 age group has decreased from 15.0% to 13.5%. By 2041, Tinana's population is expected to shift significantly in terms of age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 28%, reaching 928 people from the current 725. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 65% of the total population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 age cohorts.