Tinana (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Tinana has an estimated population of 6,223 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 351 individuals (6.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,872 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,176, estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release and an additional 169 validated new addresses since the Census. The resulting population density is 166 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential scope for future growth. Population expansion in the locality was mainly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 73.0% of all population growth during recent times.

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The suburb of Tinana has a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar workers, with strong representation in essential service sectors, a low jobless rate of 3.4%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 7.4% based on regional data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,906, while the jobless rate was 0.6% below the Regional Qld figure of 3.9%. However, labor force participation is low at 56.3% compared to the regional benchmark of 64.3%. Census data indicates that only 5.4% of residents worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic lockdown measures.

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Based on the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Tinana recorded a median annual income of $47,951 and an average income of $55,360. These figures are below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $53,398 for median income and $61,649 for average income as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Tinana between the 9th and 17th percentiles nationwide. The local income profile reveals that 29.9% of the population (1,860 people) earn within the $800 - 1,499 weekly range, in contrast to the broader region where of residents fall into the - range. Even though housing costs are relatively low, leaving residents with of their income, total disposable income ranks at the nd percentile nationally.

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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in the suburb of Tinana consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.0% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. The rate of home ownership was high at 53.0% compared to Regional Qld, with the remaining houses mortgaged at 31.0% or rented at 16.0%. The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,310 per month, which is below the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Tinana are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 77.4%, consisting of 26.7% couples with children, 39.7% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.6%, consisting of lone person households at 19.9% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is identical to the Regional Qld average.

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The locality presents clear educational opportunities, with university qualification levels at 12.4%, which is below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 9.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate degrees at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are common, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including 9.6% with advanced diplomas and 34.4% with certificates.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Tinana include 26 active bus stops. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 25 passenger trips per week. General accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 455 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars are the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Households average 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average, while 5.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially due to pandemic conditions.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic disease rates, health outcomes in the suburb of Tinana present challenges, with chronic illnesses common among both younger and older cohorts, and private health coverage low at approximately 49% of the population (about 3,057 people). This is below the Regional Qld average of 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Tinana has lower cultural diversity than average, with 88.8% of the population born in Australia, 91.7% holding citizenship, and 96.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 56.3% of residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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At 49 years, the median age in the suburb of Tinana is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. Residents aged 65 - 74 represent a large cohort at 17.3%, compared to 8.7% for the 25 - 34 cohort, which is smaller than in Regional Qld. This 65 - 74 age group is also higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 8.2% to 12.2%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 15.0% to 13.4% and the 5 to 14 group fell from to . By demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, led by a expansion in the to cohort, which is expected to rise by people from to . This aging trend is notable, with residents aged and older accounting for of the total projected growth, while declines are projected for the to and to age brackets.

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Tinana currently has an estimated 267 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 154 children aged 0-2 and 103 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 286 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 476. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.