Tamborine

Population growth drivers in Tamborine are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The Tamborine statistical area's population is estimated at around 4,700 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 312 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,388. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,600 in Jun 2024 and three additional validated addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 66 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Tamborine demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, outpacing non-metro areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation. The Tamborine (SA2) is expected to grow by 995 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.3% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Tamborine when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Tamborine shows around 9 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 47 homes were approved, with 7 more approved in FY-26 so far. On average, over the past five financial years, each home built accommodates about 10 new residents per year.

This results in a substantial lag between supply and demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $383,000.

In FY-26, there have been $40,000 in commercial development approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. The new development consists of 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. There are estimated to be around 351 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Tamborine is projected to add 1,093 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Tamborine has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Eleven infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include major initiatives such as the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area, the Yarrabilba Master Planned Community, and associated works like the Yarrabilba Second Access & Road Network Upgrades and the Yarrabilba Dollarbird Drive Intersection. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Tamborine demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Tamborine has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.9% and estimated employment growth of 2.5% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 2,581 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.2% below Rest of Qld's rate. Workforce participation is high at 65.6%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly strong, at 1.8 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 11.1% of Tamborine's workforce compared to 16.1% in Rest of Qld. Employment opportunities may be limited locally, as indicated by Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force grew by 2.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from November 2025 shows QLD employment contracted slightly, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tamborine's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Tamborine had a median taxpayer income of $49,576 and an average income of $62,148 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Rest of Qld having a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593 during the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,489 (median) and $68,307 (average). Tamborine's household income ranked at the 78th percentile ($2,211 weekly), while personal income was at the 42nd percentile. Income distribution showed that 36.6% of the population (1,720 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. High housing costs consumed 16.7% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 77th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Tamborine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

Tamborine's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.8% houses and 0.2% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Tamborine stood at 25.1%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 65.3% and rented ones at 9.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $450. Nationally, Tamborine's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tamborine features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.1 people

Family households account for 85.7% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 11.7% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people.

Tamborine shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area has lower university qualification rates at 15.4%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among these qualifications at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational credentials are held by 47.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 33.8%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.0% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Tamborine's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Tamborine shows a relatively positive picture with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population.

However, this is higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 52% (~2,436 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.1% and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 70.8% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% in the rest of Queensland. Tamborine has a higher proportion of elderly residents, with 14.4% (676 people) aged 65 and over, requiring more healthcare attention than the broader population.

Tamborine ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tamborine, surveyed in June 2016, exhibited low cultural diversity with 87.1% Australian citizens, 80.1% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.0%. In ancestry, the top groups were English (34.4%), Australian (28.0%), and Scottish (8.5%).

Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.7%, Welsh 0.7%, and Germans 5.0% of Tamborine's population, exceeding regional averages.

Tamborine's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Tamborine is 41 years, which matches Rest of Qld's average and is somewhat older than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Tamborine has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54, at 15.9%, but fewer residents aged 25-34, at 9.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 12.8% of Tamborine's population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Tamborine's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 28%, adding 210 people and reaching a total of 958 from its current figure of 747. The 15-24 cohort is also expected to grow, but at a more modest rate of 8%, with an increase of 47 people.