Tinaroo

Tinaroo is far older than the state and national figures, with 45.4% of people aged 65 and over. Only 5.1% of the population are children under 15, which is among the lowest for its level.

People born overseas make up 23.2% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 82.9% of residents. About 7.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 54.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.7%, a figure far below the state average.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,112 a week. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 34.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.0%.

Volunteering is high at 22.4%, well above the national figure. People providing unpaid care also make up a higher proportion of the community than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are a small group of 9 people. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure.

Homes are small, with just 1.9 people per home on average. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which at 32.5% is much higher than most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 68.3% of homes owned outright. However, the typical monthly home-loan payment of $2,000 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Only 7.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 35.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population.

Full-time employment is high at 63.2%, though only 43.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Tinaroo is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.