Tamborine (Qld)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Tamborine is estimated to be approximately 4,683 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 295 people (6.7%) from the 4,388 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from a resident count of 4,616 estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, with an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 65 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential future development. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Tamborine has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.5%, which is faster than the Rest of Qld. Growth was mostly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 58% of total gains in recent times, though overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions.

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The local workforce is split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a high concentration of workers in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of just 3.7%, and steady employment conditions over the previous year according to aggregated statistical area statistics. In March 2026, there were 2,432 working residents, with an unemployment rate 0.2% lower than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, and a typical participation rate of 67.5% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census data indicates that 17.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions.

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Based on the most recent postcode ATO data for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in this locality earn a median income of $49,576 and an average income of $62,148. These figures are below the national averages, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $55,208 for median income and $69,208 for average income. Census data from 2021 shows household income is positioned at the 78th percentile ($2,211 weekly), whereas personal earnings are at the 42nd percentile. Weekly income between $1,500 and $2,999 is the most common range, representing 36.6% of residents ( people), which compares to across the wider metropolitan area. Housing expenses take up of income, but solid overall earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA score for income places the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the area consisted of 99.8% houses and 0.2% other types of dwellings such as townhouses or apartments, compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other formats account for 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership was lower than the Regional Qld level at 25.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (65.3%) or renting (9.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $450 compared to Regional Qld's $345. Locally, mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 85.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 44.1%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent households at 10.6%. Single-person households account for 11.7% and group households make up 2.7%, bringing total non-family households to 14.3%. The median household occupancy of 3.1 persons is higher than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The local population has low rates of tertiary education, with 15.4% holding university qualifications compared to the national rate of 30.4%. Among these graduates, 10.3% have bachelor degrees, 3.4% hold postgraduate qualifications, and 1.7% have graduate diplomas. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 47.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (33.8%).

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Health indicators show favorable conditions for local residents, with an analysis of death rates and illnesses matching national averages, although common ailments are slightly more frequent across all age groups, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 52% of the population, representing about 2,427 people.

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The population exhibits low cultural diversity, with 87.1% holding citizenship, 80.1% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 46.0% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 41 years matches the average for Regional Qld and is older than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher share of residents aged 45 - 54 (15.6%) and a smaller share aged 25 - 34 (9.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 grew from 13.6% to 14.9%, while the 45 to 54 bracket decreased from 16.9% to 15.6%. Projections for 2041 suggest changing age patterns, with the 45 to 54 bracket growing by 23% (164 people) to reach 895 from while the to group is expected to decrease by people.

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Tamborine currently has an estimated 276 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 145 children aged 0-2 and 96 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 324 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 475. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.