Tewantin

Tewantin is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Tewantin's population is estimated at around 11,362, reflecting an increase of 198 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 11,164. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 11,319, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 380 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 421 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to grow by 412 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 3.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Tewantin, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Tewantin averaged around 23 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 117 homes were approved, with one more in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling was recorded.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $702,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, there have been $12.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. New developments consist of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Tewantin's traditional low-density character. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 628 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Tewantin is expected to gain 383 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects potentially impacting this area. Notable ones include Tewantin Bypass - Beckmans Road Planning & Construction, Sidoni Street Mixed-Use Development, Hilton Terrace Townhomes, and Eenie Creek Road Residential Subdivision. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Tewantin maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Tewantin has a skilled workforce with tourism and hospitality sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of June 2025, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

In this month, 5,225 residents were in work, which is 1.1% below the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 49.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Notably, employment levels in accommodation & food were at 1.7 times the regional average.

Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.6% employment compared to 4.5% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In a 12-month period ending Sep-22, labour force decreased by 2.3%, alongside a 0.7% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.8%, the labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Tewantin's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Tewantin's median income among taxpayers was $43,623 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $57,986 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Tewantin would be approximately $49,726 (median) and $66,098 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Tewantin all fall between the 17th percentiles nationally. In income distribution, 29.8% of Tewantin's population (3,385 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 31.7% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Tewantin, with only 80.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile nationally.

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

In Tewantin, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 17.1% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had no houses or other dwellings recorded at that time. Home ownership in Tewantin stood at 44.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 29.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. The median weekly rent figure was $450, unlike Non-Metro Qld where no rental data was available. Nationally, Tewantin's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Tewantin has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.3 people

Family households comprise 68.2% of all households, including 22.6% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people.

Educational attainment in Tewantin aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (29.0%).

A substantial 24.3% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.6% in secondary, 8.5% in primary, and 2.6% in tertiary education. Tewantin State School serves the local area with an enrollment of 570 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. As of 2021 data, the school's ICSEA score is 1022, indicating typical Australian school conditions and balanced educational opportunities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 59 active public transport stops in Tewantin, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are covered by 7 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 1,305 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average situated 259 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 186 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tewantin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Tewantin faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50%, covering around 5701 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (11.2%) and mental health concerns (8%). Notably, 62.5% of residents report no medical ailments, a higher percentage than the Rest of Qld's 0%. Tewantin has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 30.5%, with approximately 3465 people falling into this age group.

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

Tewantin's cultural diversity aligns with its broader regional average. 75.5% of its population were born in Australia, 87.7% are citizens, and 93.9% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 46.5%.

Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to None% regionally. The top three ancestry groups are English (34.3%), Australian (25.2%), and Irish (9.3%). French (0.9%), New Zealand (1.0%), and Scottish (8.9%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Tewantin compared to regional averages of None%.

Tewantin ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Tewantin's median age is 51, which exceeds Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Tewantin has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort at 12.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.7%. This concentration of the 75-84 cohort is notably higher than the national average of 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.0% to 11.4% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age cohort has declined from 15.9% to 14.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Tewantin's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase markedly by 267 people (55%), growing from 488 to 756. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 cohorts.