Tin Can Bay, QLD 4580 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tin Can Bay is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4580, home to 2,293 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 176 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population2,293
Median age65
Area235.3 km²
To CBD176 km
LGAGympie

Demographics

Population
2,293
Median age
65 years
Median household income
$734 /week
Median personal income
$456 /week
Median family income
$935 /week
Average household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Gympie
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Longman
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
35%

Schools

  • Tin Can Bay State School Combined · Government
  • Rainbow Beach State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 6 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 24 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 60.3% of the 1,851 resolvable premises in Tin Can Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 39.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 60.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,183 across the Gympie LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 17% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,491 theft, 676 drug offences, 526 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Gympie — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tin Can Bay?

Tin Can Bay (QLD 4580) had 2,293 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 65. It sits within the Gympie local government area.

What is the median rent in Tin Can Bay?

The median advertised rent in Tin Can Bay is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tin Can Bay?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tin Can Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tin Can Bay State School (1.3 km), Rainbow Beach State School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tin Can Bay?

Tin Can Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tin Can Bay?

Across the surrounding area, 5,183 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,491), drug offences (676), break-ins (526). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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