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 6,837 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 450 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,387 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,828 in June 2025 and an additional 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 290 persons per square kilometer. Telina - Toolooa's growth rate of 7.0% since the census positions it close to the SA4 region's growth rate of 7.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 42.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for locations outside capital cities. The area is expected to increase by 1,033 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 15.0% over the 16 years.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 54 homes. As of FY26, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.3 new residents per year have been attributed to every home built between FY21 and FY25. This indicates a significant demand exceeding supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $355,000. In FY26, there have also been $916,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Telina - Toolooa records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 31st percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. This is below average nationally, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints.

All new construction has been detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 545 people, reflecting a quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Telina - Toolooa is projected to add 1,024 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three major projects that could impact this region: Clinton Industrial Estate, Port of Gladstone Gatcombe, Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project (Gladstone), and Clinton Vessel Interaction Project. The following details those likely to have the most relevance.

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

Telina - Toolooa has a balanced workforce encompassing both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%. As of December 2025, 3705 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is 0.3% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 72.4%, surpassing Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census data reveals that only 3.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts are notable. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance sectors. Manufacturing employment is particularly high at 3 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.2%, compared to Regional Qld's 16.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force decreased by 3.3% while employment fell by 3.1%, causing unemployment to drop by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force expand by 1.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Telina - Toolooa's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 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 for financial year ended June 2023, Telina - Toolooa SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $68,454 with an average level of $84,786. This was one of the highest in Australia and compared to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $76,230 (median) and $94,418 (average) as of March 2026. 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, which totals 2,522 individuals, fall within the $1,500 to $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, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Telina - Toolooa was at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.5% and rented ones at 36.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $300, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Telina - Toolooa's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Regional Queensland 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 at 32.7%, with 12.5% in primary education, 10.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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

Transport analysis in Telina - Toolooa shows 19 currently active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by five distinct routes that collectively facilitate 180 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport facilities is rated as good, with the average resident residing approximately 381 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outwards for work or other purposes, with the car being the primary mode of transportation at a rate of 94%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.7, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census data, only 3.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 25 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately nine weekly trips per 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 shows significant challenges for Telina - Toolooa, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are notable among both younger and older age groups. Approximately 62% of the total population (4,211 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.3%) and asthma (8.2%), while 70.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of the latest data (2021), 10.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (747 people), which is lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%.

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 had a lower cultural diversity, with 87.4% of its population being citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 93.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 46.4%. This is compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.2%), English (29.7%), and Irish (7.2%). Notably, Maori representation was higher at 0.9%, Australian Aboriginal at 4.8%, and German at 4.6%.

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

The median age in Telina - Toolooa is 34 years, which is notably lower than Regional Queensland's average of 41 and substantially under Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Telina - Toolooa has a higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds at 15.7%, but fewer 75-84 year-olds at 3.0%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35-44 age group has grown from 13.7% to 15.0% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 14.5% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 13.4% to 11.1%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.9% to 14.7%. By 2041, Telina - Toolooa is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 321 people and reaching a total of 1,394 from the current 1,072. Meanwhile, the 15-24 age group is expected to decrease by 50 residents.