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Queensland · Postcode 4565
Tewantin postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 120 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Tewantin at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Tewantin ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tewantin vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tewantin | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,263 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% -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.
Tewantin (4565) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 120 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Noosa Hinterland statistical area. It is administered by Noosa.
According to the 2021 Census, Tewantin has a population of 11,164 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,263, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 237 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Tewantin includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 4,470 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tewantin scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Tewantin is served by Tewantin State School.
Tewantin is part of the Noosa Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Tewantin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4565 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 11,164 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,263/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $640/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 26.1 km² |
| Population Density | 427/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,470 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 237 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -26.392 |
| Longitude | 153.039 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 120 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Noosa Hinterland |
| Local Government | Noosa |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
| State Electorate | Noosa |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,554 (13.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,025 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,891 (16.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,133 (28.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,563 (31.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,438 (12.9%) |
| Asthma | 916 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 672 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 545 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 514 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 352 (3.2%) |
| Dementia | 161 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 263 (6.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,713 (38.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,620 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 816 (18.5%) |
Schools in Tewantin
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tewantin. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tewantin
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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.