Tingoora

Tingoora is an older community where the typical resident is 57, far older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors over 65 make up 33.8% of the population, while children under 15 account for just 9.9%, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, German, Scottish or Irish. Only 10.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 91.9% of people using it at home. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, and 36.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 26.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes in Tingoora are among the lowest for its level, with the typical weekly household income at $790, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 41.2% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 21.5% and a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.5% of residents having served. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.9% of people providing help to others.

First Nations people make up 4.0% of the population. This group is older than the national average, with a typical age of 34 and a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. A large proportion of the community—34.5%—live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 99.2% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, as 57.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to get to work. Every single home in Tingoora has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 41.7%. While unemployment is at 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 48.9%.

Tingoora is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. While 69.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, no one can walk to groceries or health services within that time.