Noosa Shire Council
Tewantin
Tewantin at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
11.2k
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Tewantin.
Tewantin (4565) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Tewantin has roughly 11,164 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Tewantin scores 16/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tewantin's population at 11,164, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,164
Median age
52
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
11,164
Median age: 52
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Noosa 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.
2,509
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa 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.
16
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tewantin.
Local schools for Tewantin
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Government School Catchment
Tewantin State School
Noosaville State School
Sunshine Beach State School
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Frequently asked
About Tewantin.
- What is the Tewantin postcode?
- Tewantin is in the 4565 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tewantin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Tewantin?
- There are 10 schools serving Tewantin on this page, including Tewantin State School, St Teresa's Catholic College, Noosaville State School.
- How walkable is Tewantin?
- Tewantin has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tewantin?
- Tewantin is close to Noosaville, Noosaville Dc, Noosaville Bc, North Shore, Noosa North Shore.
- What is the population of Tewantin?
- Tewantin has approximately 11,164 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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