Tinderry

Tinderry is far older than most areas, with 27.1% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%, while children under 15 make up a much lower share at 8.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia (64.4%), though those born overseas make up a higher share (13.6%) than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 55.9%.

English is the primary language for 79.7% of the community. While 6.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, it is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (40.7%), which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 50% who completed Year 12 is well below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,062, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 17.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a much higher rate than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the state, affecting 37.3% of people. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 25.4% of residents.

Community spirit is high, with 32.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a very high rate of unpaid care and housework.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present are far older than the national typical age of 24. They also earn much higher personal incomes than the national figure.

Couples without children make up over half of the households (51.3%). Because of the older population, homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling.

Rent is very low here, with a typical weekly cost of $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,500.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 26.1% of the workforce operates from home.

The community is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.2%, though only 46.4% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or education.

Tinderry is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.