Tingira Heights

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The area is also home to a higher number of children under 15 compared to most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.3% of people born overseas. This is far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of residents. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

More than 42% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a higher number of schools within 3km than most similar places. However, the percentage of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,947 per week, which is a little above the national figure. About 23.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in similar areas.

A high number of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 20. This group has a very low unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 92.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than it is across the state.

Most residents rely on cars, as 60.1% drive to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, though 64.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Common industries for local workers include health care, construction, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.