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Tewantin is a riverside township on the Noosa River with a relaxed, village atmosphere centred on a compact town strip of cafés, galleries and shops. The marina and a regular ferry link across the river make boating, fishing and paddleboarding everyday pastimes, and tree-lined streets of older Queenslanders sit alongside contemporary riverside apartments and family homes. Residents include long-term locals, retirees and families drawn to calm waterways, nearby coastal beaches and hinterland parks, and the suburb presents a quieter, down-to-earth alternative to busier Noosa Heads while keeping essential services and riverfront open space close at hand.

The community of 11,164 people has a median age of 52 and a median household income of $1,263 a week. Family households are dominated by couples and most homes are owner-occupied (73.0%), with about 26.9% rented. Several local transport and foreshore works are underway or planned, a social housing project has been committed, and the former Tewantin TAFE site is under review for future uses including independent seniors living. Whether Tewantin suits you will depend on whether a quieter riverside township with ready water-based recreation and an established, older-skewing community fits what you want.

On the figures provided, renting in Tewantin would take a large share of a typical local household's income as recorded at the last Census. A house rent of $880 a week is about 69.7% of the median local weekly household income of $1,263, and a unit rent of $650 a week is about 51.5% of that income — both are large shares. Buying looks even more stretched: the median house price of $1,240,000 is roughly 18.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes. If you are renting rather than buying, the rent share is the number that matters for your situation.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Both houses and units recorded strong value gains over the past year. In Tewantin, median house values climbed 12.5% and median unit values rose 11.7%. Rents also increased, with house rents up 7.3% and unit rents up 8.3%, solid rises. The figures show property values rose more than rents this year, and unit rents grew slightly faster than house rents.

If you're weighing Tewantin as an investment, the numbers point to a year where capital growth was the stronger performer; whether that balance suits you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.