Tinana

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

As of Feb 2026, Tinana's population is estimated at around 6,277, showing an increase of 405 people since the 2021 Census. This reflects a growth rate of 6.9%. The resident population estimate of 6,157 by AreaSearch in Jun 2024, combined with validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this rise. The population density is 168 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Tinana has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities by 2041, with Tinana expected to expand by 430 persons, reflecting a gain of 4.9% over 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Tinana shows around 38 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 191 homes were approved, with an additional 45 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of 1.7 new residents arriving per new home over these years.

The average value for new dwellings developed is $392,000. In the current financial year, $26.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Tinana maintains similar construction rates relative to the Rest of Qld, supporting stable market conditions aligned with regional patterns.

New building activity comprises 90% standalone homes and 10% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature. Tinana reflects a developing area with around 197 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 310 residents by 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are The Heights Estate, Central Acres Estate, Mary Harbour Development, and Energy Storage Industries' Battery Manufacturing Facility. Below is a list of the most relevant projects.

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

Tinana has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in Tinana is 4.2%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 9.6% over the past year (AreaSearch). As of September 2025, there are 2,895 residents employed, with an unemployment rate aligning with Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

However, workforce participation is lower at 56.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census data shows that only 5.4% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Tinana has a particular specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 2.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's 5.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 9.6% while labour force grew by 10.0%, causing an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch). In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a similar unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tinana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Tinana has a lower than average income level compared to national figures, as per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Tinana is $47,951 and the average income stands at $55,360. This compares to Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593 respectively. Based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates for Tinana would be approximately $52,703 (median) and $60,846 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Tinana fall between the 9th and 17th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis shows that 29.9% of Tinana's population, equating to 1,876 individuals, earn within the $800 - $1,499 income range. This is unlike regional trends where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.7% of income to be retained, Tinana's 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 structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in Tinana was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Tinana's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Tinana features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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 aligns with the Rest of Qld average.

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 prevalent, 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% in tertiary education.

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

Tinana has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 25 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents located an average of 455 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Tinana's residential nature. Cars are the dominant mode of transport, used by 95% of residents. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.4% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages three trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Tinana faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,084 people), compared to 52.5% in Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health issues (9.4%). 58.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 31.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,996 people), higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with 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. The predominant religion was Christianity, at 56.3%, compared to 52.2% regionally. Top ancestry groups were English (33.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Scottish (8.3%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher in Tinana at 7.8% versus 4.7% regionally, while Australian Aboriginal was lower at 3.0% versus 3.9%, and Samoan was also lower at 0.1% versus 0.2%.

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 and 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, which is larger than both the Rest of Qld figure and the national average of 9.5%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group comprises only 9.1%, lower than the Rest of Qld percentage. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 12.1% of Tinana's population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.2%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 15.0% to 13.6%. By 2041, Tinana is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 22%, adding 167 people and reaching a total of 927. Those aged 65 and above are projected to account for 68% of the population growth, indicating a clear aging population trend. Conversely, declines in population are projected for the 45-54 and 5-14 age cohorts.