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Tingha
2 km²
Rapid growth and a shifting age profile have transformed Tingha, where the population grew by 58% since 2011. It is now a community where 39.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a huge increase from just 1.8% a decade ago. The area has become far older than the national average, with seniors making up over a quarter of the people. This shift, alongside a rise in long-term health conditions, describes a community with increasing support needs.
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Tingha is much older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 47 and a high proportion of seniors at 25.6%. The number of children has fallen sharply since 2011, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen by 37 points.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with only 2.5% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home by 90.3% of the population. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.0%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 17 points since 2011 to reach 30.6%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 14.7% of residents completing Year 12 and just 2.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
The community faces significant financial hardship, with a typical weekly household income of $828, which is far below the national figure. Weekly personal income has also fallen since 2011.
Health challenges are common here; 43.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.1% need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.
More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas, at 15.8%. However, the number of people caring for children has fallen by 14 points since 2011.
One-parent families are very common, making up 32.9% of households, which is far above the national figure. This is alongside a higher than usual number of people living alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 97.0% of which are detached. While typical rent is very low at $180 a week, the proportion of renters rose 14 points since 2011.
Most people rely on cars, with 67% of workers driving to work. About 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.
Tingha is a stable community where only 31.6% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.
Getting a job is difficult here, as the unemployment rate is 14.4%, which is well above the national average. Only 32.9% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and parks. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.