Tully

Tully 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 Nov 2025, the estimated population of Tully is around 2,515, reflecting a growth of 147 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 6.2% rise from the previous population count of 2,368. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 2,485. Tully's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.2%), making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% to Tully's recent population gains. AreaSearch uses 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 adopted. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for locations outside capital cities. Tully is expected to grow by 335 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 12.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Tully has seen around 12 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 60 homes. So far in FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, there was an average of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling constructed, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, recent data shows this has increased to 4.3 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, reflecting Tully's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $371,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Tully has slightly more development, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values. Recent development has been entirely standalone homes, preserving Tully's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (84.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Tully is expected to grow by 322 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Tully has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

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

Tully has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs across various sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, Tully has 1,320 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is 0.1% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Tully is lower at 55.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, retail trade, and manufacturing. Agriculture, forestry & fishing stands out with employment levels at 8.0 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as seen by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In a 12-month period ending June 2025, Tully's labour force decreased by 1.1%, employment decreased by 2.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.8% and labour force expanded by 2.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Tully's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.2% over five years and 10.0% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Tully had a median income among taxpayers of $49,460 and an average level of $60,007. These figures are lower than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Tully would be approximately $56,379 (median) and $68,402 (average) as of September 2025. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data released on 28 June 2021, personal income in Tully ranks at the 34th percentile ($727 weekly), while household income sits at the 18th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 30.6% of Tully's population (769 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 31.7%. Despite modest housing costs, with 87.4% of income retained after expenses, Tully's total disposable income ranks at just the 22nd percentile nationally.

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

Tully's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.8% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 87.1% houses and 12.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tully was at 36.2%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (22.8%) or rented (41.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tully was $1,100, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Tully was recorded at $250, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, Tully's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Tully features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 61.7% of all households, including 21.5% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.3%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 6.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Rest of Qld average.

Tully faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (28.0%).

Educational participation is high at 29.0%, including 11.2% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education. Tully's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,116 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 937) with balanced education provision consisting of 2 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. It functions as an education hub with 44.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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Health outcomes in Tully are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Tully shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, covering around 1,282 people, compared to Rest of Qld's 46.4%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.0%) and mental health issues (6.1%). About 70.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 68.1%. Tully has 22.5% seniors (aged 65 and over), totaling 565 people, lower than Rest of Qld's 23.6%. Senior health outcomes face challenges similar to the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Tully was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tully's population shows cultural diversity, with 21.8% born overseas and 17.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 58.3%. The 'Other' religious category comprises 4.5%, compared to 3.3% in the rest of Queensland.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (23.3%), English (21.0%), and Other (13.1%) are the top groups. Notable differences exist for Australian Aboriginal (7.6% vs regional 11.3%), Italian (7.1% vs 7.5%), and Filipino (2.0% vs 0.9%).

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

The median age in Tully is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 17.3% of Tully's population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 5-14 cohort represents 9.2%. Post-census data from 2021 shows that the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.8% to 8.0% of Tully's population. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 11.8% to 10.3%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Tully, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 98% (from 98 to 194 people). The combined 65+ age groups will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting Tully's aging demographic trend. In contrast, the 55-64 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.