Tyndale

The community is far older than most areas, with nearly 29% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children, as only 12.6% are under 15, which is well below the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and those born overseas make up just 4.7%, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home by nearly everyone, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English.

About 64% of residents identify as Christians, while the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national average at 28.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly household income of $1,113 and a typical personal income of $518, both well below the national figures.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.5% need help with daily activities, both figures being among the highest at this level.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 22.7% of people providing unpaid care, a figure far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 7.9% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling, and nearly 30% of residents live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 74.1% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population has seen some movement, with 37% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Workforce participation is lower than most areas at 52.8%, with many residents working in agriculture, forestry and fishing or accommodation and food services.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or health service.