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Tannum Sands, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Tannum Sands is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,192. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,192 Population 18/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,643 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,643 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands is a coastal town and locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Tannum Sands had a population of 5,227 people.

People

Population5,192
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,643
Per Capita$29,643
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

B+
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership69.2%
Housing Units2,077

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population5,192
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-23.9475°, 151.3675°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,643
Median Age41.0 years

About Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,192. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Tannum Sands has a population of 5,192 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,192
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tannum Sands vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tannum Sands is $29,643, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,643 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $570, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 493 business establishments.

Income: Tannum Sands vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,643
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,643
Avg Weekly Wage$570

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)493

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tannum Sands is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 69.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,077 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.2%
Owner-Occupied69.2%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units2,077

Property Tax

Climate in Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.7° 154.3
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.5° 155.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 103.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 28.6° 42.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 31.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.8° 36.8
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.5° 24.8
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 24.9° 32.7
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.1° 29.5
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.9° 50.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 57.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 115.6
Tannum Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9475°N, 151.3675°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 141 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 64 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 232 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 196 km
1980 Simon Category 3 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in

Tannum Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Tannum Sands

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tannum Sands State School
Tannum Sands State High School
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Museums in Tannum Sands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Tannum Sands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Cafes in Tannum Sands

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Junction Cafe

Banks in Tannum Sands

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Shopping Malls in Tannum Sands

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannum Central

Airports Near Tannum Sands

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Rodds Bay AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tannum Sands

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall - Tannum Sands
Tannum Sands Uniting Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tannum Sands

What is the population of Tannum Sands?

Tannum Sands has a population of 5,192 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Tannum Sands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,643, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tannum Sands?

Tannum Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tannum Sands?

The unemployment rate in Tannum Sands is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $570. There are 493 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tannum Sands?

The median home value in Tannum Sands is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 69.2%.

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