Tinana

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 49. Seniors make up 28.5% of the community, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 15.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (3.1%), a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 39.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 40.5%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,431 a week. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.6% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

There are 272 First Nations people in the area, and the community is noticeably younger than the national average. Unemployment among First Nations residents is 16.1%, which is well above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 48.2% having children and 37.7% without. People living alone are fewer than in most areas, at 19.9%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.6%), and a huge 51.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, with 71.6% of workers commuting by car and almost no use of public transport. Only 4.8% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

About 36.5% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.

The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average, and the unemployment rate is 6.1%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.7. Access to essentials is limited, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.