Tamborine Mountain

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

As of Nov 2025, the Tamborine Mountain statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 8,431, reflecting a 4.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,105. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 8,392 residents based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 198 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Tamborine Mountain has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, the Tamborine Mountain (SA2) is expected to expand by 1,044 persons, reflecting a gain of 14.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Tamborine Mountain averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 80 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 8 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $446,000.

This financial year has seen $2.2 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Tamborine Mountain exhibits reduced construction activity, with 63.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. The area's established nature is also reflected in its level being under the national average, potentially indicating planning limitations. All new construction since FY-21 has consisted of standalone homes, preserving Tamborine Mountain's low density character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 365 people. Future projections suggest Tamborine Mountain will add approximately 1,246 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Tamborine Mountain has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area, notably including Tamborine Mountain Gallery Walk Precinct, Tamborine Shopping Centre Revamp, Kidd Street Retirement Facility, and Yarrabilba Master Planned Community. Details on these projects can be found below.

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Tamborine Mountain has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Tamborine Mountain's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. Residents' employment totalled 4,145 while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation lagged at 53.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food.

Education & training had an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Mining was under-represented with only 1.1% of Tamborine Mountain's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 3.6%. Over a year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force rose by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Qld had employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov showed QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tamborine Mountain's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Tamborine Mountain is $44,287, with an average of $57,522, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national averages of $53,146 median and $66,593 average income in Rest of Qld. Projecting forward using a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91%, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $48,676 median and $63,222 average. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Tamborine Mountain rank modestly, between the 25th and 36th percentiles. Incomes of $1,500 - 2,999 capture 30.8% of the community (2,596 individuals), similar to regional levels at 31.7%. After housing expenses, 85.0% of income remains for other expenditures. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Tamborine Mountain, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tamborine Mountain stood at 45.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 40.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 14.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950. Weekly rent in Tamborine Mountain averaged $420, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $410. Nationally, Tamborine Mountain's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Tamborine Mountain has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.4% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 36.3% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.6%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Tamborine Mountain exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Tamborine Mountain is notably high, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications compared to 20.6% in the rest of Queensland and 25.0% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 15.2% and certificates at 24.0%. Educational participation is significantly high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.2% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Tamborine Mountain is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Tamborine Mountain faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~4215 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.7%) and mental health issues (8.2%), while 65.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.5% across Rest of Qld. As of the latest data (2016), 27.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2276 people), which is higher than the 21.0% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Tamborine Mountain records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tamborine Mountain's cultural diversity aligns with its broader region, with 73.0% of residents born in Australia, 87.8% being citizens, and 93.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 43.8%. Judaism, however, shows slight overrepresentation at 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are English (34.1%), Australian (22.9%), and Scottish (10.0%). Notable divergences exist for French (0.8% vs regional 0.7%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.7%), and Dutch (1.7% vs 1.5%) ethnic groups.

Tamborine Mountain ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Tamborine Mountain's median age is 50 years, which is notably older than Rest of Qld's 41 and significantly higher than Australia's median of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 15.2%, a prominent figure compared to the national average of 9.4%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group comprises only 6.9%, smaller than Rest of Qld's proportion. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 12.1% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Tamborine Mountain's age profile, with the 85+ age group expected to expand by 259 people (110%), growing from 236 to 496. Conversely, the number of individuals aged 15-24 is projected to decrease by 64.