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Tewantin

QLD 4565 • Rest of QLD

11,164
Population (2021)
$33,280
Median Income
26.13 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
Sunshine CoastVillage FeelRiversideHeritage

About Tewantin

Tewantin is a charming town on the Sunshine Coast, 140 kilometres north of Brisbane at the gateway to the Noosa Everglades. The town maintains a distinct village character with access to Noosa River and national park.

Noosa hinterland character defines Tewantin—river access, heritage streetscape, and proximity to Noosa Heads attract those seeking Sunshine Coast lifestyle with village atmosphere.

Tewantin falls under postcode 4565 and is governed by Noosa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Noosa electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4565
Urban Area
Noosa
LGA / Council
Noosa
Federal Electorate
Wide Bay
State Electorate
Noosa
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.39°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
26.13 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Blakesley Street Tewantin 4565 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
52 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4%

164 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,920
Census 2021
11,164
▲ 2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,132
Income 2021
$33,280
▲ 18.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,945
Born Overseas 2,583

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 886
  • 2. New Zealand 465
  • 3. Germany 110
  • 4. South Africa 94
  • 5. Philippines 86
  • 6. Scotland 77
  • 7. Netherlands 52
  • 8. India 51
  • 9. Canada 45
  • 10. France 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,129
Australian 3,765
Irish 1,393
Scottish 1,326
German 694
Italian 260
Australian Aboriginal 220
Dutch 197
New Zealander 145
French 130

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,951
Both parents born in Australia
2,913
Both parents born overseas
1,488
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.0%
Christianity
42.2%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
372 (3.3%)
5-14 years
1,182 (10.6%)
15-19 years
599 (5.4%)
20-24 years
426 (3.8%)
25-34 years
772 (6.9%)
35-44 years
1,119 (10.0%)
45-54 years
1,502 (13.5%)
55-64 years
1,631 (14.6%)
65-74 years
1,772 (15.9%)
75-84 years
1,251 (11.2%)
85+ years
540 (4.8%)

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