Tully

First Nations people make up 14.6% of the population, which is far above the Queensland and national figures. While the typical age is 38, about 20.2% of residents are seniors, a figure well above the national average.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, with 18.8% born abroad. The community has a diverse mix of heritage, with Italian and Irish ancestry following Australian and English roots.

The use of another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas at 15.3%. This is reflected in the variety of tongues spoken, including Punjabi, Italian, and Mandarin.

People with no religion make up 30.8% of the community, which is far below the Queensland figure of 41.2%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 39.6%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,270 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate far below the state average.

About 25.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. However, those needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most similar areas. This includes a lower rate of people caring for children unpaid, which is well below the national average.

The First Nations community is among the largest for this level, with 11.3% speaking a traditional language. The typical age for First Nations residents is 22, which is a little younger than the national figure.

Single-person households are much more common than usual at 32%, and one-parent families are well above the national average. Most homes contain two people.

Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas at 38.9%. While most people live in detached houses, typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the state and national figures.

Commuting by public transport is far above the national average at 17.2%, though 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is very rare here, among the lowest in the region.

New arrivals from overseas make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average. However, the overall rate of people moving in the last five years is well below the state average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 33% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average, though fewer adults overall are working or looking for work.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 73.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average. Most residents can also easily walk to parks and groceries.