Tully Heads vs Lower Tully
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tully Heads (944) sits above Lower Tully (924). Tully Heads skews owner-occupied (67%), Lower Tully runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Tully Heads and Lower Tully side by side
| Measure | Tully Heads | Lower Tully |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 354 | 88 |
| Median age | 58 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2779 mm | 2907 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tully Heads edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 924). Lower Tully also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tully Heads vs Lower Tully: common questions
Does Tully Heads or Lower Tully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tully Heads scores 944 vs 924 in Lower Tully. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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