Tanby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
577
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Tanby.
The postcode for Tanby is 4703 (QLD).
Tanby (4703) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
Tanby has roughly 577 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tanby 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tanby's population at 577, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
577
Median age
38
Family households
89%
Lone person
12%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
577
Median age: 38
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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 Livingstone Shire 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.
4,087
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire 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 Tanby.
Local schools for Tanby
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Government School Catchment
Emu Park State School
Coowonga State School
Taranganba State School
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Frequently asked
About Tanby.
- What is the Tanby postcode?
- Tanby is in the 4703 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Tanby?
- Tanby is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4703, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Tanby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Tanby?
- There are 5 schools serving Tanby on this page, including Emu Park State School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Coowonga State School.
- How walkable is Tanby?
- Tanby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tanby?
- Tanby is close to Kinka Beach, Coorooman, Causeway Lake, Taroomball, Emu Park.
- What is the population of Tanby?
- The population of Tanby is approximately 577 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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