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Telina has an estimated 2,368 residents, up from 2,197 at the 2021 Census — a change of 171 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 49.0% of that increase. That puts 1,538 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS releases alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Telina has an estimated population of approximately 2,368 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 171 people (7.8%) compared to the 2,197 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such figures are derived from an estimated resident count of 2,364 following the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 14 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Population density stands at 1,537 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the benchmark across AreaSearch's national database. With a 7.8% expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb of Telina outperformed the wider SA4 region (7.6%) to position itself as a regional growth leader.
Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, generating around 49.0% of recent population gains, though both overseas and interstate migration also delivered positive contributions. Projections for the suburb of Telina rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base). Outside the coverage of these datasets or beyond post-2032, figures adopt Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 benchmarks. Because state-level data lacks age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates cohort weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published 2023, based on 2022 numbers). Looking ahead, the suburb of Telina is anticipated to register population gains above the median for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 368 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections—an overall increase of 15.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building approvals across the locality remain minimal, tracking at an average of 3 approvals per year, or 18 dwellings over the five-year period. Muted development numbers of this scale are typical of rural environments where building volume is constrained by local demand and available infrastructure. Given this restricted sample size, standalone construction schemes can create significant fluctuations in year-on-year growth and comparative metrics. Building activity in the area trails significantly behind Rest of Qld and remains well below broader Australian benchmarks. Furthermore, modern construction has consisted exclusively of detached houses, preserving the spacious, rural character of the locality.
There are currently about 277 people per dwelling approval, highlighting potential capacity for future residential expansion. Demographic projections indicate an influx of 364 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If residential building activity continues at its current subdued pace, housing supply may fail to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially elevating buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Telina, worth an estimated $13.4 billion. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, communities and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic infrastructure and capital works play a defining role in shaping local development. At present, no active major projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct impact on the locality. Key regional initiatives include Clinton Industrial Estate, Gladstone Project, Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET), and Port Of Gladstone Land And Sea Access Upgrade, with key relevant works detailed below.
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Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A proposed 200MW/800MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration. The project is located near the existing Wurdong Substation. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2028, with operations expected to commence in 2029.
Clinton Industrial Estate
Economic Development Queensland is constructing the Byelle Precinct at Clinton Industrial Estate, delivering 27 fully serviced medium-impact industrial lots ranging from about 4,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm. Civil works including roads, kerbing, services, lighting and landscaping are progressing, with land release expected in late 2026. The precinct is intended to support manufacturing, freight, logistics and advanced industry close to the Port of Gladstone.
West Gladstone Social Homes
Construction of 13 new social homes in West Gladstone designed for single people, couples, young people, people with disability, and seniors. Six homes are being built to Platinum and Gold level accessibility standards as per Social Housing Design Guidelines. The development replaces two older social homes, maximizing land use to deliver more homes for people in need. Part of the Queensland Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million more homes, including 53,500 social homes.
Brookview Estate
Brookview Estate is a resort style master planned residential community in Glen Eden, Gladstone. Originally developed by Latitude Development Group as a gated community title estate, the project was planned for around 250 freehold home sites with staged land releases around a private residents club featuring pools, gym, function room, barbecue areas, playgrounds, landscaped parklands, walkways and cycleways. The original developer entered external administration and the balance of the estate land and recreation centre were sold to new owners from 2017 onward, but the subdivision, roads and lifestyle facilities are now in place and the area has matured into an established suburban neighbourhood with most lots built out and only infill housing occurring on remaining vacant sites.
Gladstone Project
Powerlink Queensland's Gladstone Project is a critical multi-stage transmission network reinforcement program to ensure electricity reliability and security as the Gladstone Power Station prepares for anticipated closure. The project supports industrial decarbonisation and the integration of renewables in the Central Queensland area. Stage 1 involves the Calvale to Calliope River 275kV transmission line and substation expansions. Stage 2 includes the Bouldercombe to Larcom Creek line and the proposed new Gladstone West Substation. The Final Assessment Report was submitted in June 2025, with Stage 1 main construction works expected to commence in mid-2026 pending formal approvals.
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET)
Privately funded coal export terminal at Golding Point within the Port of Gladstone. Stage 1 delivers 27 Mtpa capacity via rail receival, a 5.6 km covered overland conveyor to stockyards, and an offshore wharf ~2 km from shore with a single berth and shiploader. Terminal aligns with Queensland Ports Strategy and can expand on the existing site when demand supports it. Owned by Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (industry consortium).
HPA First Project Stage 2
Stage 2 of the HPA First Project is a full-scale commercial refinery producing over 10,000 tonnes per annum of high-purity alumina and related products. Utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction purification process operating on 100 percent renewable energy, construction is actively progressing with the installation of large-scale extraction tanks and mechanical piping.
Riverstone Rise
Gladstone first truly masterplanned community spanning 496 hectares along the Boyne River. The development includes 2,900 homes for over 7,500 residents, educational facilities including a primary school and childcare centre, retail and commercial town centre precinct, medical centre, and community facilities. It features 26 percent dedicated open space with 182 hectares of reserves, parks, and walking trails integrated with 4.2 kilometres of Boyne River frontage. Construction is active with the Corimba and Lilyvale Stage 4A releases progressing through 2026.
1,318 residents of Telina are employed, from a labour force of 1,355. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,705, about 72% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a mix of white and blue-collar occupations, underpinned by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of merely 2.7% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, 1,318 residents were actively employed, while local unemployment sat 1.2% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor participation is notably elevated at 71.1% versus 64.2% in Regional Qld. Census records show just 3.6% of workers operating from home, though pandemic lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Local employment is heavily concentrated within manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Manufacturing shows particular strength, with local workforce concentration reaching 2.9 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance remains comparatively light, employing 10.1% of local workers against 16.1% across Regional Qld. Comparisons between the working population and resident counts from the Census indicate that this predominantly residential district provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch show that across the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 4.8% and employment fell by 3.9%, which reduced unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, driving a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context on future labor demand. Benchmarking these five- and ten-year national trajectories against the local industry profile suggests employment gains of 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years for the area, compared to nationwide forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (note this reflects a simple weighting model for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Telina is $1,927 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $825 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,637 a year against an average of $76,193. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that local earnings comfortably surpass nationwide benchmarks, featuring a median income of $61,637 and an average of $76,193. These metrics exceed Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings reach roughly $68,639 (median) and $84,849 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, Telina's personal, family, and household earnings aligned with the 57th percentile nationally. The largest earnings bracket encompasses 35.0% of local earners (828 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching broader regional tendencies where 31.7% fall into the same tier.
After meeting housing costs, households preserve 88.2% of their income, demonstrating healthy discretionary capacity, while SEIFA income metrics place the locality in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Telina had 854 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,545 a month. Rent absorbs 13.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, Telina's housing stock comprised 86.3% houses and 13.7% other dwellings, including apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in the area was 26.8%, sitting behind the regional benchmark, while 40.9% of homes were mortgaged and 32.3% were rented. Housing costs remain affordable: median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,545 compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld, and median weekly rent was $255 against $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, local mortgage costs sit well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and rents are notably lower than the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Telina counted 854 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 920 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is predominantly composed of family households, which make up 72.2% of the total, divided into couples with children (34.1%), couples without children (28.2%), and single parent families (8.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.8%, consisting of lone person households (26.1%) and group households (1.9%). With an average of 2.5 people per home, the median household size matches Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Telina hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary educational attainment in the locality is relatively low, with 14.1% of residents possessing university qualifications compared to the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a distinct opening for targeted training programs. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees account for 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in the form of certificates (35.8%) or advanced diplomas (8.9%). Formal study engagement is strong across the community, with 27.1% of residents actively enrolled in education.
This proportion comprises 10.1% attending primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Telina reaches 10 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit comprises 10 active transport stops across Telina, providing bus connections. These stops are served by 4 individual routes, which deliver 145 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances to the closest facility averaging 179 meters. Given the suburban residential profile, most commuters travel outward, and private vehicle travel dominates mode share at 95%, with households maintaining an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 3.6% at the 2021 Census, though this may reflect conditions during COVID-19.
Transit service timetables average 20 trips per day across all available routes, which translates to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.
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67.4% of residents in Telina report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Community health metrics assessed by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions highlight notable challenges, with common ailments present across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~1,358 people), higher than the 52.5% recorded across Regional Qld. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, diagnosed in 8.6 and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 67.4% indicated they had no chronic medical ailments, close to the 67.6% seen in Regional Qld. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.2% of the population (312 people), well below the 20.3% observed across Regional Qld, while broader national health standing aligns with general community trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Telina is largely Australian-born, at 85.6% of residents, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.8%) and English (30.3%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity markers in Telina are lower than broader averages, as 85.6% of residents were born in Australia, 90.6% hold Australian citizenship, and 91.8% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 54.5% of the local population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, the most prevalent heritages are Australian at 31.8% of the community (higher than the 26.5% regional benchmark), English at 30.3%, and Irish at 7.0%. Several other cultural groups exhibit slight divergence from regional norms, including Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.3% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.9%), and Maori at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Telina is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age structure in the suburb of Telina is younger than that of Regional Qld overall. Based on August 2026 updates, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 28.6% of the population, versus 25.5% regionally, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) account for 13.2% against 20.4% in Regional Qld. The median age is estimated at 38, down from 39 at the 2021 Census and 3 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts has fallen from 15.7% to an estimated 13.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, young to middle aged adults are anticipated to drive the largest absolute increase, adding 167 residents (25%) to reach 844, whereas retiree and elderly cohorts will record the quickest rate of growth, rising 36% to 426.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Telina
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,197 at the 2021 Census → 2,368 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32767). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.