Moving to Tinana QLD 4650
What the official numbers say about living in Tinana — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,255 a week.
About 82% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tinana grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,877 → 5,872 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: German, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tinana scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Maryborough, 3.3 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Maryborough Airport, 6 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 216 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Tinana profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tinana State School 550 m · St Mary's College 2.8 km · Albert State School 3.2 km · Maryborough State High School 3.4 km · Sunbury Primary School 3.4 km · Central State School 3.6 km · Parke State School 3.8 km · St Mary's Primary School 3.9 km
Groceries: Tinana Place Foodworks 1.5 km · Maryborough IGA 2.9 km · ALDI 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Jack Mason Park 200 m · Noel Gorrie Park 750 m · Woocoo Park 950 m · Tinana Memorial Park 1.2 km · Prickett Aquatic Area 2.1 km · Maryborough RSL Park 2.3 km · Truscott Park 2.4 km · Queen Street Rotary Park 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tinana, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Magpie-lark · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tinana, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinana here | 5,872 | — | 2/10 | 27% |
| Maryborough | 15,287 | — | 1/10 | 33% |
| Granville | 2,532 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Oakhurst | 1,717 | — | 4/10 | 37% |
| Tiaro | 778 | — | 1/10 | 42% |
| Sunshine Acres | 1,009 | — | 4/10 | 49% |
| Burrum Town | 197 | — | 1/10 | 62% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Fraser Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wide Bay — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4650 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Tinana profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,877 people to 5,872. It sits about 216 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Maryborough station is roughly 3.3 km away. Local government is Fraser Coast council, and the federal seat is Wide Bay.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Tinana vs Granville.
Nearby guides: Maryborough · Granville · Oakhurst · Tiaro · Sunshine Acres · Burrum Town.
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