Tinamba

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 45. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, as 21.5% of residents are aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.0%) compared to the rest of Victoria. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish roots.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of the community. While 6.1% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.

Religious patterns here mirror the rest of the country, with 47.8% identifying as Christian and 38.8% reporting no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 36.9% of people completing Year 12. This is consistent with a workforce focused on practical skills, with many adults holding a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,267 per week. Higher earners are rare, with only 10.4% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

While 27.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, matching the state average, the area has a much lower rate of mental health conditions (4.5%) than most other areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.5% volunteering, a rate well above the national figure. There is also a higher level of unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, representing 0.0% of the total. However, those few residents report personal incomes and a typical household income that are far above the state and national averages.

A large number of people live alone (31.3%), which is well above the national average. However, couples with children still make up the biggest group, accounting for 57.5% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (91.8%), and 40.3% of these are owned outright. Typical weekly rents ($237) and monthly mortgage payments ($1,300) are well below those found across Victoria.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes without a motor vehicle and 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most residents drive to work, though 25.1% work from home.

Movement into the area is moderately high, with 36.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary employers, accounting for 37.1% of jobs. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, which is well below the state and national averages.

The town is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services, and no homes are within walking distance of a school.