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Tinonee
1 km²
Young families and seniors both feature strongly in Tinonee, where children under 15 make up 22% of the 840 residents. This Mid-Coast community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a place of large, mostly detached homes and a growing number of people who identify as having no religion. A strong sense of local support is evident, with many residents providing unpaid care and volunteering at rates well above the state average.
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The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 7.0%. While the typical age is 44, there is a significant population of seniors, with 23.5% aged 65 and over.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state average, with only 6.9% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
More than half of the community identifies as Christian, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to 39.6%.
Qualifications have risen over the last decade, and 14.8% of adults now hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state average.
Incomes are generally well below the national figure; the typical household earns $1,242 a week. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than in most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 32.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, reported by 11.5% of residents.
Community support is a standout feature, as 15.3% of people provide unpaid care and 18.6% volunteer, both of which are well above the national average.
Families with children are common, and there is a much higher rate of one-parent families (19.6%) compared to most areas. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.5 people per household.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms and 93.4% being separate houses. Home ownership is strong, as 41% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential here; 76% of workers drive to work and almost every home has a motor vehicle. No one reported using public transport to commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased to 5.2% since 2011.
About 55.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and retail. Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas.
Most homes are within a short walk of groceries, parks, and schools, but there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.