Tully Heads, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tully Heads Queensland
Tully Heads Location in Queensland
Population	354 (2016 census)
• Density	31.89/km2 (82.6/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4854
Area	11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Cassowary Coast Region
State electorate(s)	Hinchinbrook
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Localities around Tully Heads: Lower Tully Hull Heads Hull Heads Lower Tully Tully Heads Coral Sea Rockingham Rockingham Rockingham

Tully Heads is a small, sunny town located right on the coast in Queensland, Australia. It's a special kind of place called a locality, which means it's a defined area within a larger region. You'll find Tully Heads in the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region.

In 2016, about 354 people lived in Tully Heads, making it a quiet and peaceful place to live or visit. It's known for its coastal charm and natural beauty.

Discovering Tully Heads: A Look Back

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Tully Heads is named after the nearby Tully River. This river is very important to the area.

The Tully River itself got its name from a very important person named William Alcock Tully. He was a "surveyor-general," which means he was a chief map-maker and land planner for the government a long time ago. He helped to map out and organize many parts of Queensland. So, the town of Tully Heads carries a piece of history from his work!