Boyne Island vs Tannum Sands
The verdict
Boyne Island rates higher for liveability (51 vs 43). Tannum Sands rates higher for education (42 vs 37). Tannum Sands is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
Boyne IslandTannum Sands
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 42 |
| Liveability | 51 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,835 | 5,227 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,870 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Boyne Island — · Tannum Sands —
Property
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 703 | 689 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 248 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,584 | 7,584 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boyne Island · Tannum Sands
Transport
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 283.8 km | 274.8 km |
Liveability
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 22 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 428.4 km | 419.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 21.3 km |
Population & growth
| Boyne Island | Tannum Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,835 | 5,227 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,114 | 5,529 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boyne Island or Tannum Sands?
Tannum Sands has the higher residential safety score (Boyne Island 79/100 vs Tannum Sands 80/100).
Which has better schools, Boyne Island or Tannum Sands?
Tannum Sands has a higher average school ICSEA (Boyne Island 967 vs Tannum Sands 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boyne Island or Tannum Sands?
Boyne Island and Tannum Sands have similar transport scores.
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