Co-Living Salmon Street House and Land
Tin Can Bay is a peaceful coastal town in Queensland, located approximately 220 km north of Brisbane and 52 km northeast of Gympie, nestled on a peninsula flanked by Snapper Creek and the internationally important Great Sandy Strait wetlands.
The town supports essential services including a supermarket, pharmacy, butcher, bakery, newsagent, marine supplies, and healthcare outlets. Recreational facilities include a marina, boat ramps at Norman Point and Crab Creek, fish markets, caravan parks, and the Tin Can Bay Country & Bowls Clubs. Monthly local markets (3rd Saturday) add a community feel.
Tin Can Bay State School caters from Prep to Year 10 (~270 students in 2018), including a special needs stream. For Years 11–12, students typically travel to Gympie State High School. A public library and community-run CWA meetups provide local engagement
The town is famous for its hand-feeding wild Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins early each morning—one of Queensland’s few licensed locations. A 9.5 km foreshore path links Norman Point to Crab Creek with boardwalks and birdwatching zones through mangroves—a Ramsar-listed wetland sanctuary hosting abundant migratory birds. Additional attractions include sailing, fishing, kayaking, and touring the marina and waterways. Community sports include golf at the local club, bowling, tennis, and pool options.
Positioned along Tin Can Bay Road, the town links via the Bruce Highway to Gympie (approx. 50 min south) and Brisbane (2½ hrs south). With no rail service, residents rely on private vehicles. The maritime infrastructure—including boat ramps, marina, and ferry services—supports boating access to Fraser Island and the strait
Tin Can Bay provides a serene, nature-rich coastal lifestyle ideal for retirees, fishermen, boaties, birdwatchers, and anyone who values wildlife and community character. With modest schooling, basic services, and strong marine access, it remains low-key but steadily appealing. Limited transport options—especially no rail—mean reliance on cars, and secondary education requires travel. But if you’re drawn to dolphin hand-feeding, wetlands, and gentle coastal living, it’s one of Queensland’s true lifestyle gems.
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Do I Qualify?
Eligibility Criteria
The Following Eligibility Criteria Will Apply
- Available for ‘Brand New’ purchases only; including townhouses, apartments & freestanding houses
- Purchase must be made through one of FHBA’s partner’s or a new property provider approved by FHBA
- Your ‘first home loan’ must be arranged through FHBA Mortgages (exceptions may apply)
- The FHBA 50 Rebate is paid in addition to your State’s First Home Owners Grant & Stamp Duty concessions
- Complimentary Insurance Consultation with FHBA Protect to ensure you are protected
- You must agree to the full terms and conditions outlined in our client agreement new homes service before buying
How much is it?
Eligible FHBA first home buyer clients will be entitled to a 50% cash rebate on the total referral fees paid to FHBA (FHBA Pty Limited) from the new home provider you proceed with (should FHBA have a referral agreement with the provider)
The FHBA 50 Rebate will typically range from $2,500 to $12,000 depending on factors such as the property type, property location and property builder.
The rebate will be paid after the full referral fees are received by FHBA from the new homes provider first
Eligible Properties
To be eligible, the property must be from an FHBA new homes provider partner or approved by FHBA first
- House & Land
- Apartment
- Townhouse / Unit
- Display Homes
- Dual Living
- Dual Occupancy
- Duplex
- Studio
Example
A first home buyer couple meet an FHBA Coach and tell the Coach about their desired property. After working out their budget, the Coach show’s them a range of properties from FHBA’s New Homes partners. The QLD couple are interested in a house & land package through an FHBA partnered builder. The builder completes the sale with the client including some custom inclusions. The builder pay’s FHBA an agreed referral fee of $15,000.” “The couple will be entitled to the following government grant and incentives:
| Incentive Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| QLD Govt. FHOG Grant (2016/17 FY) | $20,000 |
| Stamp Duty Payable | NIL |
| FHBA 50 Rebate (50% of $15,000) | $7,500 |
| Total $ Incentives | 27,500 |
Please note that the FHOG and incentives are subject to change.
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