Tyntynder

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 23.6%. People aged 65 and over make up only 6.4%, which is far below the national figure of 17.2%. First Nations people make up 4.5% of the population, well above the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.4%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at just 4.5%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 93% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

Nearly half of the residents (47.8%) have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical family earning $1,600 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

A little more than 29.9% of people have a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being the most common. People needing help with daily activities make up 7.6% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

The community is very active in caregiving, with 31.7% of people caring for children unpaid and 16.3% providing other unpaid care, both well above national figures. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.2%.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. Their household income is $2,124, which is well above the state and national averages.

Families here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66.9% of households are couples with children, and only 20% of people live alone.

Every single home in Tyntynder is a separate house, and 98.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 38.2% are owned outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $160, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No one commutes by public transport, and 90.9% of homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.3% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here (67.5%) than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. The most common industries for workers are accommodation and food, construction, and agriculture.

Tyntynder is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.