Tully, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Tully QLD is 2,368 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tully is $727 per week ($37,804 per year). Median rent in Tully is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Tully has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Tully has a population density of 182 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tully is India. The most common religion is No religion (30.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tully is $1,100.

There were 685 recorded offences in Tully in 2025-26, a rate of 289 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (159 offences).

Population
2,368
Census 2021
Median income
$727/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tully vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Tully is $727 a week, 3% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 827th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 38, 4 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTullyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$727/wk$747/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,270/wk$1,593/wk −20%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$320/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,100/mo$1,625/mo −32%$1,733/mo
Median age3842 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%20.4% −0.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tully, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tully Population

2,368 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tully Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$727/wk
$37,804 per year
Ranked 4,972 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tully Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,270/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tully against your income

About $5,503 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,020/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Tully Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
939
avg ICSEA score
1,159
total students
St Clare's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 170 students
1008
ICSEA
Tully State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 721 students
925
ICSEA
Tully State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 268 students
885
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tully Map

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Tully, Queensland: 17.9418°S, 145.9216°E

Tully Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Tully

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (1,252) Female 47.1% (1,114)

Population Density

182
people per km²
2,368 people · 13.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,528
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
4.0%
Philippines
1.9%
New Zealand
1.8%
Italy
1.6%
England
1.6%
Papua New Guinea
0.6%
South Korea
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
4.1%
Italian
1.9%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Tagalog
0.7%
Hindi
0.4%
Korean
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
29.3%
English
26.4%
Irish
11.0%
Australian Aboriginal
9.6%
Italian
8.9%
Scottish
6.0%
German
4.7%
Indian
2.8%
Filipino
2.6%
Chinese
1.1%
Dutch
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
30.5%
Catholic
25.0%
Not stated
13.3%
Anglican
11.4%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Other religions
3.8%
Sikhism
3.7%
Pentecostal
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.2% 759
Separated
3.6% 71
Divorced
7.6% 152
Widowed
7.5% 149
Never married
43.1% 857

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
32.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.8%
One parent: children under 15
10.8%
One parent: no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
35.8%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tully

Housing Tenure

Of the 843 occupied private dwellings in Tully at the 2021 Census, 38.9% were rented, 33.9% owned outright and 21.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
33.9% 286 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.5% 181 dwellings
Rented
38.9% 328 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.9% 41 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
21.7%
3 bedrooms
48.2%
4 bedrooms
20.2%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.5%
$300-$449/mo
6.3%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
6.9%
$800-$999/mo
18.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
34.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.4%
1 vehicle
42.7%
2 vehicles
33.2%
3 vehicles
9.9%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tully

Employment

Employed full-time
41.5% 689 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 317 people
Unemployed
2.5% 42 people
Not in labour force
36.9% 614 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Labourers
28.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.0%
Professionals
12.5%
Managers
12.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Clerical & Administrative
6.2%
Sales Workers
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
21.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.5%
Bus
18.1%
Car (passenger)
10.2%
Did not go to work
9.3%
Walked only
5.9%
Truck
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bicycle
0.6%
Other
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Bachelor Degree
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.6%
Certificate I/II
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
21.3%
Management & Commerce
16.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.8%
Education
11.6%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Health
11.0%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Architecture & Building
4.5%
Information Technology
3.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%
Creative Arts
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
37.0%
Primary: Government
31.0%
Primary: Catholic
11.9%
Pre-school
9.7%
Vocational Education
8.5%
Secondary: Catholic
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.2%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
153
Arthritis
94
Diabetes
66
Asthma
64
Heart disease
61
Cancer
42
Lung condition
40
Kidney disease
38
Stroke
31
Dementia
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 174
Did not provide
89.8% 1,529

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.9% 290
Not a volunteer
83.1% 1,428

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 11
Previously served
2.2% 38
Never served
97.2% 1,672

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
14.0%
2 children
26.9%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
9.5%
5+ children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
21
1971: 1980
25
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
32
2001: 2010
68
2011: 2015
57
2016
16
2017
14
2018
19
2019
42
2020
15
2021
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
40.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,638
Moved: same area (SA2)
196
Moved from QLD
97
Moved from overseas
40
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from NT
13
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from SA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5: 14 hours
23.2%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.8%
Step family: no other children
6.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.4%
Intact family: other children present
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tully Crime Statistics

685 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
159
Drug Offences
136
Assault
110
Traffic
90
Domestic Violence
74
Property Damage
45
Break & Enter
39
Weapons
14
Sexual Offences
12
Fraud
6

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tully

What is the population of Tully QLD?

The population of Tully QLD is 2,368 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 182 people per km². Tully is ranked #2,789 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tully?

The median personal income in Tully QLD is $727 per week, or $37,804 per year. The median household income is $1,270 per week. Family income is $1,528 per week. Tully is ranked #4,972 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tully?

Median rent in Tully QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tully ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tully QLD is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tully?

The median age in Tully QLD is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tully a good suburb to live in?

Tully is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,368. The median income is $727/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32882. All dollar figures in AUD.