Tinana

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

As of Nov 2025, Tinana's population is estimated at around 6,237, reflecting an increase of 365 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,872. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population being 6,157 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 118 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population equates to a density ratio of 167 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Tinana has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, Tinana is expected to increase by just below the median for locations outside capital cities, with a projected population of 6,657 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Tinana recorded approximately 38 residential property approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 191 homes were approved, with an additional 27 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of 1.7 new residents per new home over the past five financial years.

The average value for new dwellings is $392,000, suggesting more affordable housing options compared to regional averages. In FY-26, there have been $26.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity. Tinana maintains similar construction rates per person when measured against the Rest of Qld, supporting market stability.

New building activity consists of 90% standalone homes and 10% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature. With around 197 people per approval, Tinana reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Tinana is forecasted to gain 350 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Tinana has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect 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 the Energy Storage Industries (ESI) Battery Manufacturing Facility. Details on these projects are provided below.

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The employment landscape in Tinana shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Tinana has a balanced workforce comprising white-collar and blue-collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented here, with an unemployment rate of 4.7% as of June 2025.

The area saw an estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of June 2025, there are 2,811 employed residents in Tinana, with an unemployment rate that is 0.8% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Tinana lags behind Rest of Qld at 48.5%, compared to the latter's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Manufacturing is particularly specialized here, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at only 2.8% of Tinana's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 5.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.2%, while labour force increased by 7.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points in Tinana. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Tinana. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Tinana's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

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

Tinana's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $47,951. The average income stood at $55,360 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of Qld's median and average incomes were $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Tinana would be approximately $54,659 (median) and $63,105 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Tinana all fall between the 9th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.9% of Tinana's population (1,864 individuals) have incomes within the $800 - $1,499 range, unlike regional trends where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. While housing costs are modest with 88.7% of income 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 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 figure in Tinana was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $260. Nationally, Tinana's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprise 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 account for 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, 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (34.4%). A total of 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education: 8.9% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education.

Educational institutions include Tinana State School and Carinity Education - Glendyne - Tinana Campus, serving a combined total of 479 students. The area's ICSEA score is 966, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and one K-12 school in the area. The school places per 100 residents (7.7) are below the regional average (12.3), suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' regarding enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with one individual route in operation. This route collectively provides 25 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 455 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages three trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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. Approximately 49% (~3,064 people) have private health cover, lower than Rest of Qld's 46.3%, but below the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health issues (9.4%), with 58.1% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 54.0% in Rest of Qld.

Tinana has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.4% (1,958 people), compared to Rest of Qld's 29.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but better than the general population's metrics.

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 the regional average of 52.8%. Top ancestral groups were English (33.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Scottish (8.3%).

Notable differences included German ancestry, at 7.8% in Tinana versus 6.6% regionally; Australian Aboriginal, at 3.0% versus 3.4%; and Samoan, at 0.1% compared to the regional average of 0%.

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

Tinana's median age is 49 years, which 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, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 8.7%. This concentration of those aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 11.1% to 9.5%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 15.0% to 13.5%. By 2041, Tinana is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 28%, reaching 927 people from a current total of 723. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 65% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.