Tam O'Shanter at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,055
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Tam O'Shanter.
The postcode for Tam O'Shanter is 4852 (QLD).
Tam O'Shanter (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Tam O'Shanter has roughly 4,055 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tam O'Shanter scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tam O'Shanter's population at 4,055, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,055
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,055
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tam O'Shanter.
Local schools for Tam O'Shanter
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mission Beach State School
Feluga State School
Lower Tully State School
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Frequently asked
About Tam O'Shanter.
- What is the Tam O'Shanter postcode?
- Tam O'Shanter is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Tam O'Shanter?
- Tam O'Shanter is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tam O'Shanter?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Tam O'Shanter?
- There are 8 schools serving Tam O'Shanter on this page, including Mission Beach State School, The Rainforest School, Feluga State School.
- How walkable is Tam O'Shanter?
- Tam O'Shanter has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tam O'Shanter?
- Tam O'Shanter is close to Wongaling Beach, Carmoo, South Mission, South Mission Beach, Djiru.
- What is the population of Tam O'Shanter?
- The population of Tam O'Shanter is approximately 4,055 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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