Tewantin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Tewantin

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

High rental costs and a strong preference for detached houses define the housing market in Tewantin. The area is dominated by large family homes, with 81.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This creates a spacious living environment where homes are less crowded than in most other parts of the country.

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📍 Tewantin, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Tewantin sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +36.4%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Tewantin — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Tewantin$450
4565, QLD $440
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $450, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of $375. In contrast, typical monthly mortgage payments are about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures, sitting at $1,800.

$450 ▲ +36.4%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $390
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,800 → 0.0%

Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,800
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Tewantin, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Tewantin, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A far higher share of people own their homes outright here than in the rest of the state, at 41.5%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting has fallen to 24.6%, which is well below the national figure of 30.6%.

24.6% ▼ -15.8%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 29.2%
  • 2016: 26.8%
  • 2021: 24.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.5% ▲ +11.4%

Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 37.2%
  • 2016: 38.1%
  • 2021: 41.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Tewantin, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than across Australia, making up 84.8% of all homes. These dwellings tend to be large, and with only 0.7 people per bedroom, residents have more space than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

84.8% ▲ +4.4%

Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 81.2%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 84.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.5% ▲ +1.5%

Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 80.2%
  • 2016: 79.8%
  • 2021: 81.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Tewantin, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Tewantin, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Tewantin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316051438/tewantin/topic/housing-dwellings