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Tully Heads
5 km²
Far older than the state or national average, Tully Heads is a community where the typical resident is 60 years old. This retirement-focused character is seen in its high proportion of seniors and a marked drop in children, with the under-15 population falling 12 points since 2011. The area is largely residential and car-dependent, with a population that has grown by 45% over the last decade. It is a place of modest incomes and high home ownership, where many residents live in their own homes after a lifetime of work.
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The population is ageing rapidly; 40.5% of residents are seniors, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.1% of the community, a figure well below the Queensland average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.2%) compared to the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Those using another language at home make up only 1.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
About 35% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the community identifies as Christian.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than the national average; the typical weekly household income is $985, compared to $1,746 across Australia. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 42.1% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, and 8.6% of people need help with daily activities.
A high number of people serve in the Defence Force (7.3%), well above the national average. While many do unpaid housework, the proportion of volunteers has fallen 19 points since 2011.
Homes are generally smaller than average, with just 2.0 people per household. Couples without children make up the largest group at 56%.
Home ownership is very high, with 48.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, though those with three or more bedrooms have fallen since 2011.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. Interestingly, public transport use for commuting is a little above the national average at 4.2%.
The community is relatively stable, with only 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.1%, but far fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.8%.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. While most people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within walking distance of a school, grocery store, or health service.