Tannum Sands
QLD 4680 • Rest of QLD
About Tannum Sands
Tannum Sands is a coastal town and locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, located approximately 25 km south-east of Gladstone CBD along the Coral Sea coast. With a 2021 census population of 5,227, it is one of the larger coastal settlements in the region, sharing the Boyne Island–Tannum Sands twin-town community across the Boyne River. The suburb is predominantly residential, attracting families and workers from the nearby Gladstone industrial precinct who prefer a beach lifestyle without living in the industrial city itself. Population density is relatively low given the suburb's expansive 84 km² land area.
Tannum Sands offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle centred on its beautiful beaches, foreshore parklands, and the Boyne River. The beach is excellent for swimming and fishing, and residents enjoy numerous parks, a boat ramp, and the Tannum Sands Surf Life Saving Club. Local amenities include a shopping centre with supermarket, schools, and sporting facilities, while larger retail options are available in Gladstone. The suburb is popular with families and retirees, and its affordable housing prices compared to coastal communities in southern Queensland attract steady interest from both owner-occupiers and investors.
Tannum Sands falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by Gladstone Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Gladstone Regional Transit — Gladstone CBD via Boyne Island ~35–40 min
Commute to Gladstone CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport. Bus services are limited and most residents drive to Gladstone for work and major shopping.
Walkable within the town centre and beachfront area for daily exercise, but a car is essential for most errands and commuting to Gladstone.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesHampton Drive Tannum Sands 4680 QLD
Schools
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17 O'Connor Road
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151 Malpas Street
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Gladstone Road
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1315 Dawson Highway
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55 Don Cameron Drive
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Stirrat Street
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11 Paterson Street
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Harvey Road
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74 Auckland Street
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153 Toolooa Street
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Dawson Highway
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Boles Street
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43a Hibiscus Avenue
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Cnr Park and Rosella Streets
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J Hickey Avenue
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181 Goondoon Street
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Corner Degalgil and Ubobo Streets
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Francis Way
Housing 2021 Census
44 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 248
- 2. England 165
- 3. South Africa 122
- 4. Scotland 36
- 5. United States 25
- 6. Ireland 18
- 7. Philippines 15
- 8. Zimbabwe 13
- 9. Canada 11
- 10. Germany 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)