Tinana South

The community is older than the state and national averages, with 18.7% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Only 9.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 35.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 42.5% completing Year 12 and 13.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally in line with the state, though the typical household earns $1,636 a week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Health challenges are common here; 34.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas.

Unpaid work is very common, with 29.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework a week. Additionally, a much higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than the state average. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 57.7% of families, while only 17.3% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 94.2% of homes being separate dwellings. Renting is very rare here at 7.9%, while 43.5% of homes are owned outright.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk.