Tinnanbar

Tinnanbar is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 68 and 62.5% of the population aged 65 or over. There are no children or young adults in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.3%, which is a little above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 62.5%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas; 56.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 26.6% report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than average, with only 23.7% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 13.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is among the lowest at this level at $387, far below the national figure of $805. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 43.8% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

A high number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly (40.7%), far above the state figure. There is also a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 17.9%.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 71, which is far older than the state and national figures. Their typical personal income is $774, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are small, with just 1.7 people per home, and 28.9% of people live alone. Most households consist of couples without children (95.2%).

Home ownership is very high, with 71.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rents are also lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $248.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and many have two or three. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 31.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 20.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%, consistent with the high proportion of retirees.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 0.9. While 92% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services nearby.