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Tannum Sands Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tannum Sands Compares
Tannum Sands vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tannum Sands | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,035 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tannum Sands is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4680. It lies roughly 425 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Gladstone.
According to the 2021 Census, Tannum Sands has a population of 5,227 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,035, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. The Indigenous population is 291 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Tannum Sands includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,898 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tannum Sands scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Tannum Sands area, including Tannum Sands State High School, Tannum Sands State School, St Francis Catholic Primary School and others.
Tannum Sands is part of the Gladstone statistical area in Queensland.
Tannum Sands Details
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,227 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,035/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $877/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 77.0 km² |
| Population Density | 68/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,898 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 291 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -23.95 |
| Longitude | 151.366667 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 425 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone |
| Local Government | Gladstone |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,131 (21.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 591 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,185 (22.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,669 (31.9%) |
| 65+ years | 666 (12.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 465 (8.9%) |
| Asthma | 344 (6.6%) |
| Diabetes | 198 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 171 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 150 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 107 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 44 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 580 (31.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 801 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 446 (23.8%) |
Schools in Tannum Sands
Suburbs Near Tannum Sands
Same Postcode (4680)
More Tannum Sands Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.