Telina

Telina is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Telina's population is estimated at around 2,334. This figure reflects an increase of 137 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,197 people. The latest estimate of 2,330 residents by AreaSearch, based on the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validated new addresses, suggests this growth. Telina's population density stands at 1,525 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Telina has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an above median population growth for locations outside capital cities, with Telina expected to grow by 423 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Telina recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Telina had three dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 18. These low development levels reflect its rural nature, with housing needs driving development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Compared to Rest of Qld and national averages, Telina has much lower development activity. Recent development comprised entirely detached houses, suited for families seeking rural lifestyles. With 423 people per dwelling approval, Telina indicates a developed market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate forecasts Telina gaining 439 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Telina has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

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

Telina has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented in the area. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 1,347 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Telina is at 74.8%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census responses indicate that only 3.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Telina shows a strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 10.1% of Telina's workforce compared to 16.1% in Rest of Qld. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, and labour force increased by 1.8%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Telina's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of Telina had a median income among taxpayers of $61,637 and an average income of $76,193 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures were higher than those for the Rest of Qld, which stood at $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income in Telina would be approximately $67,745 and average income would be around $83,744 by September 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in Telina cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates, with 35.0% of residents (816 people) falling into this category, similar to regional levels at 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Telina is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Telina, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.3% houses and 13.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Telina was 26.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.9% and rented ones at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,545, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Telina was $255, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Telina's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,545 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $255 compared to the national figure of $375.

Telina has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.2% of all households, including 34.1% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.8%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of Qld.

The educational profile of Telina exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (35.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Telina has nine active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 145 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically residing just 209 meters from their nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most inhabitants commute outward daily. Cars remain the predominant mode of transportation, used by 95% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in Telina.

According to the 2021 Census, only 3.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages out to approximately twenty trips per day across all routes, resulting in roughly sixteen weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Telina is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

AreaSearch assessed Telina's health status, finding significant challenges due to high mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions were prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover was very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~1,339 people), compared to 52.5% in Rest of Qld. The most common medical conditions were arthritis (8.6%) and mental health issues (8.5%). 67.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age residents had an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (298 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld, with national rankings broadly inline with the general population.

Telina ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Telina's population was found to be predominantly Australian-born, with 85.6% born in Australia. A majority of residents were citizens, at 90.6%, and English was spoken exclusively at home by 91.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Telina, comprising 54.5% of its population, compared to 52.2% across the rest of Queensland.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 31.8% of Telina's population, higher than the regional average of 26.5%. English ancestry was also prevalent at 30.3%, followed by Irish at 7.0%. Notably, Spanish ancestry was overrepresented in Telina at 0.7%, compared to 0.3% regionally. Similarly, New Zealand ancestry was slightly higher at 1.0%, and Maori ancestry was present at 0.9%, compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 0.8% respectively.

Telina's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Telina as of 2021 is 38 years, which is slightly lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The 35-44 age group comprises 15.7% of Telina's population, higher than Rest of Qld's figure, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 3.9%, lower than Rest of Qld's percentage. Post-2021 Census data indicates a decrease in median age from 39 to 38 years, with notable changes in certain age groups: the 25-34 group increased from 12.2% to 15.0%, and the 15-24 cohort rose from 10.5% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 group declined from 13.7% to 11.5%, and the 5-14 age range dropped from 14.0% to 12.3%. By 2041, Telina's age composition is projected to shift significantly, with the 25-34 cohort expected to grow by 119 people (34%), from 350 to 470 individuals. Conversely, the 15-24 age range is anticipated to decrease by 3 people.