Tynong

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, people aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 12.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 44.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is also common at 44.2%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area is well-served by schools, with 10.64 schools per 1,000 children.

Typical household income is $1,976 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 20.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma is the most reported condition at 9.6%.

Volunteering is common here at 17.5%, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 14.3% of people provide unpaid care, a rate higher than most similar areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 20, noticeably younger than the national average.

Homes here are larger than in most areas, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 59.1% of the family structures.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.2% of all dwellings. Renting is uncommon at 14.2%, far below the state figure of 28.5%.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 22.6% work from home, which is a little above the national figure. While public transport stops are numerous, it takes 27 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 60%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in construction (20.0%) or retail trade (10.6%).

Tynong is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the state average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.