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Tin Can Bay, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Tin Can Bay is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,378. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
2,378 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
56.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$15,413 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$15,413 median income, 6.9% unemployment
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Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay is a coastal town and locality in the Wide Bay–Burnett region in Queensland, Australia. The locality is split between the Fraser Coast Region and the Gympie Region, but the town itself is within Gympie Region. In the 2021 census, the locality of Tin Can Bay had a population of 2,293 people.

People

Population2,378
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$15,413
Per Capita$15,413
Unemployment6.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units951

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain56.0 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,378
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-25.9191°, 153.0032°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.0 inches (1,422 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,413
Median Age65.0 years

About Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,378. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Tin Can Bay has a population of 2,378 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age is 65.0 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,378
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
65.0yrs
Median Age
67% above Australia avg
3,376.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tin Can Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tin Can Bay is $15,413, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,413 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $296, 79% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 226 business establishments.

Income: Tin Can Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,413
79% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,413
Avg Weekly Wage$296

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)226

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tin Can Bay is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 951 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units951

Property Tax

Climate in Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1409 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 22.3° / 28.9° 149.2
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 22.3° / 28.7° 220.5
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 20.6° / 27.9° 151.9
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 17.7° / 26.1° 128.2
May 19°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.7° 143.9
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.7° 115.2
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.3° 67.3
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 11.2° / 22.2° 95.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.3° 57.6
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 17° / 25.5° 91.1
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27° 85.7
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.3° 102.5
Tin Can Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area3,376.2 sq mi (8,744.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9191°N, 153.0032°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.99"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 29, 2015 128 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.5 137 km
Aug 1, 2015 139 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.4 148 km
Aug 1, 2015 123 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M5.2 133 km
Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 104 km
Aug 14, 2015 133 km ENE of Rainbow Beach, Australia M4.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 2 293 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 261 km
1980 Simon Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Tin Can Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.0") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tin Can Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tin Can Bay State School
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Radio Stations near Tin Can Bay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Tin Can Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rainbow Beach Library0.0
Tin Can Bay Library0.0

Hotels in Tin Can Bay

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Water
Seychelle Luxury Units
Tin Can Bay Anchorage Holiday Unit

Restaurants in Tin Can Bay

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooloola Coast Seafood
Snack Shack
Tin Can Bay Marina Bar & Grill Restaurant
Tin Can Bay Sailing Club Bistro

Cafes in Tin Can Bay

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barnacles Cafe
Mad Mudcrab

Gas Stations in Tin Can Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Liberty

Shopping Malls in Tin Can Bay

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Shopping Center

Airports Near Tin Can Bay

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tin Can Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

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 Tin Can Bay

What is the population of Tin Can Bay?

Tin Can Bay has a population of 2,378 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,376.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 65.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tin Can Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,413, 79% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tin Can Bay?

Tin Can Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tin Can Bay?

The unemployment rate in Tin Can Bay is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $296. There are 226 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tin Can Bay?

The median home value in Tin Can Bay is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

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