Telina - Toolooa

Population growth drivers in Telina - Toolooa are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Telina - Toolooa's population is around 6,770 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 383 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,387. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,767 in June 2024 and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 288 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Telina - Toolooa has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outpacing its SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 50.6% during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for locations outside capital cities. Telina - Toolooa is expected to increase by 1,150 persons to 2041, reflecting a 16.9% increase over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Telina - Toolooa according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Telina - Toolooa has averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 54 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.3 new residents per year have been associated with every home built between FY21 and FY25. This results in a significant demand for housing that typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $355,000. In FY26, there have also been commercial approvals totalling $916,000, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Telina - Toolooa has recorded markedly lower building activity, 50.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints.

All new construction in Telina - Toolooa has been comprised of detached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 545 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Telina - Toolooa is projected to add 1,147 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Telina - Toolooa has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Clinton Industrial Estate, Port of Gladstone Gatcombe, Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project (Gladstone Project), and Clinton Vessel Interaction Project. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Telina - Toolooa has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Telina - Toolooa has a balanced workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors being strongly represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.4%. Over the past year, there has been relative employment stability.

There are 3,736 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% higher than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is well above standard at 74.1%, compared to the Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 3.5% of residents work from home. Employment among residents is primarily concentrated in manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance sectors.

Manufacturing employment levels are particularly high, at 3.0 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.2%, compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, the labour force increased by 1.4% while employment decreased by 0.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, the Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force expand by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Telina - Toolooa's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, the Telina - Toolooa SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $68,454. The average income stood at $84,786. This is among the highest in Australia compared to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth data, current estimates would be approximately $75,238 (median) and $93,188 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Telina - Toolooa cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 36.9% of the population (2,498 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power.

Telina - Toolooa is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Telina - Toolooa's dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings, compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Telina - Toolooa was 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.5% and rented at 36.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Telina - Toolooa was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Telina - Toolooa's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Telina - Toolooa has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.6% of all households, including 35.2% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.4%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Telina - Toolooa fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.0%) and certificates (37.5%). Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.5% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 19 active transport stops operating within Telina - Toolooa. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 180 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 381 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outward in this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 3.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Telina - Toolooa is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant challenges for Telina - Toolooa, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age cohorts exhibit notable prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 62% of Telina - Toolooa's total population (4170 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.3% and 8.2% of residents respectively. However, 70.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents show a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 10.8% of residents aged 65 and over (729 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland, but national rankings are even higher than the general population.

Telina - Toolooa is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Telina-Toolooa demonstrated lower cultural diversity, with 87.4% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 46.4%, compared to 52.2% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (31.2%), English (29.7%), and Irish (7.2%).

Notable differences included Maori at 0.9% (vs regional 0.8%), Australian Aboriginal at 4.8% (vs 3.9%), and German at 4.6% (vs 4.7%).

Telina - Toolooa hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Telina - Toolooa has a median age of 33, which is younger than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 16.8% of the population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 7.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 14.5% to 16.8%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.7% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.4% to 10.7%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 15.9% to 14.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Telina - Toolooa's age structure. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 32%, adding 363 people and reaching 1,502 from 1,138. Meanwhile, the 15-24 group is expected to decrease by 35 residents.