Tingledale

The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While 17.5% of people are seniors, children under 15 make up only 14.0%, a figure well below the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with English making up 47.4% of the population. About 15.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 52.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 50.0% of residents completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with households usually earning $866. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions affect 21.1% of the population, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the country at 10.5%.

Community participation is low, with only 10.4% of people volunteering. This is well below the state figure of 15.9%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. People living alone make up 28.6% of households, which is well above the state figure.

Every home in Tingledale is a separate house, and 60.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $90, though mortgage payments are a little above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 27.6% of people work from home, a figure far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 22.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 75.9% of jobs. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 37.9%.

Tingledale is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.