Tewantin, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Tewantin QLD is 11,164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tewantin is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Tewantin is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Tewantin has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Tewantin has a population density of 427 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tewantin is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tewantin is $1,800.

Population
11,164
Census 2021
Median income
$640/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Tewantin vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Tewantin is $640 a week, 14% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,091st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 35.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 52, 10 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTewantinTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$640/wk$747/wk −14%$766/wk
Household income$1,263/wk$1,593/wk −21%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,800/mo$1,625/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age5242 +10 yrs42
Rent share of household income35.6%20.4% +15.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tewantin, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tewantin Population

11,164 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tewantin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
Ranked 6,433 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tewantin Rent Prices & Affordability

36% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: stressed.

Household income $1,263/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 35.6%

Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.

Median rent in Tewantin against your income

About $5,473 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $813/wk
Rent share 35.6%

Tewantin Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1041
avg ICSEA score
1,779
total students
St Teresa's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 801 students
1066
ICSEA
Noosaville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 418 students
1039
ICSEA
Tewantin State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 560 students
1018
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tewantin Map

Tewantin, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Tewantin, Queensland: 26.3913°S, 153.0184°E

Tewantin Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Tewantin

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (5,289) Female 52.6% (5,876)

Population Density

427
people per km²
11,164 people · 26.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,564
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.9%
New Zealand
4.2%
Germany
1.0%
South Africa
0.8%
Philippines
0.8%
Scotland
0.7%
Netherlands
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.7%
French
0.7%
Spanish
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Thai
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.9%
Australian
33.7%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
11.9%
German
6.2%
Italian
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Dutch
1.8%
New Zealander
1.3%
French
1.2%
Polish
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.4%
Catholic
16.1%
Anglican
13.7%
Not stated
8.6%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Pentecostal
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.4% 4,459
Separated
3.4% 324
Divorced
13.1% 1,256
Widowed
9.0% 862
Never married
28.2% 2,712

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.3%
Couple: children under 15
32.0%
Couple: no children under 15
14.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.2%
One parent: no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.2%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tewantin

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,470 occupied private dwellings in Tewantin at the 2021 Census, 25.5% were rented, 41.4% owned outright and 27.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.7% 166 dwellings
Owned outright
41.4% 1,849 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.9% 1,247 dwellings
Rented
25.5% 1,142 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 73 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
46.3%
4 bedrooms
30.5%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
4.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.0%
1 vehicle
38.8%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
12.2%
4+ vehicles
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tewantin

Employment

Employed full-time
24.9% 2,086 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 1,857 people
Unemployed
2.6% 221 people
Not in labour force
50.4% 4,229 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.4%
Community & Personal Service
15.9%
Managers
13.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Labourers
8.4%
Sales Workers
7.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Walked only
2.3%
Bicycle
1.2%
Bus
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.4%
Train
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.3%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Engineering
13.3%
Health
12.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.9%
Education
9.1%
Architecture & Building
9.0%
Creative Arts
4.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Information Technology
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.2%
Secondary: Government
26.5%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
8.3%
Pre-school
7.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.7%
Primary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.3%
Has need for assistance
8.0%
Need for assistance not stated
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,023
Arthritis
506
Heart disease
389
Asthma
364
Lung condition
356
Cancer
282
Diabetes
275
Stroke
175
Kidney disease
122
Dementia
63

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 1,167
Did not provide
86.8% 7,703

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.3% 1,452
Not a volunteer
83.7% 7,447

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
3.7% 333
Never served
96.2% 8,587

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.4%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
33.8%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
53
1951: 1960
164
1961: 1970
296
1971: 1980
327
1981: 1990
384
1991: 2000
257
2001: 2010
561
2011: 2015
230
2016
43
2017
56
2018
41
2019
32
2020
18
2021
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.0%
moved in the last year
42.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,771
Moved from QLD
984
Moved: same area (SA2)
288
Moved from VIC
128
Moved from NSW
113
Moved from overseas
83
Moved from WA
15
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from SA
8
Moved from NT
6
Moved from ACT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5: 14 hours
29.8%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.6%
Step family: no other children
13.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%
Other couple: children only
0.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $546/wk Rent: $300/wk $150/wk less rent

Suburbs near Tewantin

The closest suburb to Tewantin is Tinbeerwah, 4.3 km away.

Tinbeerwah
4.3 km away · income $776/wk · rent $400/wk
Cooroibah
5.1 km away · income $660/wk · rent $500/wk
Noosaville
5.5 km away · income $749/wk · rent $490/wk
Doonan
6.8 km away · income $796/wk · rent $470/wk
Noosa Heads
7.8 km away · income $909/wk · rent $550/wk
Lake Macdonald
8.1 km away · income $721/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tewantin

What is the population of Tewantin QLD?

The population of Tewantin QLD is 11,164 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 427 people per km². Tewantin is ranked #519 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tewantin?

The median personal income in Tewantin QLD is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year. The median household income is $1,263 per week. Family income is $1,564 per week. Tewantin is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tewantin?

Median rent in Tewantin QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 35.6% of household income, which is considered stressed. Tewantin ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tewantin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tewantin QLD is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tewantin?

The median age in Tewantin QLD is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tewantin a good suburb to live in?

Tewantin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 11,164. The median income is $640/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32774. All dollar figures in AUD.