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Tintenbar
6 km²
A high proportion of households in Tintenbar own their homes outright, with 57.1% of residents holding their titles clear of mortgages. This is a relatively affluent and older community where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure. The area has seen a significant shift since 2011, with a sharp rise in both higher education levels and typical weekly incomes. It is a predominantly residential pocket of detached houses and large families, situated in the Ballina region of New South Wales.
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The community is aging, with 24.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the typical age has risen by 10 years to 47, while the population of children under 15 has fallen.
People born overseas make up 13.0% of the population, a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011. English ancestry is the most common at 47.7%, followed by Australian at 38.9%.
English is the primary language for 92.4% of residents, though the share of people using another language at home has risen slightly to 4.8% since 2011.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a 26 point increase since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest standings for similar areas, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen 48 points since 2011.
Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income at $1,947. This reflects a trend where typical household income rose by $1,205 since 2011 and a quarter of homes now earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.
Volunteering is very common here, with 21.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.9 people per home. Family life is central here, as 57.6% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 92.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 9.5%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $530.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or the food and accommodation industries.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.3, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.