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Tinana South

QLD 4650 • Queensland

545
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Tinana South

Tinana South is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Fraser Coast Region, situated south of the Mary River and adjacent to the larger rural town of Tinana, approximately 5 kilometres south of Maryborough's CBD. The locality covers around 25 square kilometres of flat agricultural land, with a small recorded population of approximately 545 people. It forms part of the broader Maryborough urban fringe and is administered by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Life in Tinana South revolves around rural and semi-rural living, with residents enjoying the peaceful surrounds of the Wide Bay–Burnett hinterland. The Mary River and Tinana Creek system nearby provide opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Day-to-day amenities are found in Maryborough — Queensland's second-oldest city, famous for its heritage streetscapes and as the birthplace of P.L. Travers, creator of Mary Poppins — just a short drive to the north.

Tinana South falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by Fraser Coast Regional Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.64°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.74 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough West Station
6 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Regional TransLink services — Maryborough CBD ~15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
255 km
By Train
Approx. 3 hr 30 min from Maryborough West on Queensland Rail long-distance service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Bruce Highway via Gympie is the main route; car is the practical daily commute option

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with minimal footpaths; a car is required for most errands; Maryborough centre is accessible by road

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Fraser Coast Regional Council Local Government Area, which contains Tinana South. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
481 / 100k
2yr Down 53.5% 10yr Down 34.0%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Down 26.2% 10yr Up 144.4%
Non-FV assault
932 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 100.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 58.4%
Steal from vehicle
432.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Up 20.3%
View all offence categories for Fraser Coast Regional Council →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
545
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tinana South QLD? +

Tinana South is a rural locality in Queensland's Fraser Coast Region, located about 5 km south of Maryborough city centre, near the Mary River and Tinana Creek.

What local government area is Tinana South in? +

Tinana South is within the Fraser Coast Regional Council local government area.

How far is Tinana South from Brisbane? +

Tinana South is approximately 255 km north of Brisbane, roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive via the Bruce Highway.

Is Tinana South a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tinana South is part of the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Tinana South? +

Tinana South had a population of 545 at the 2021 Census.