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Tynong
1 km²
Weekly household incomes in Tynong (L) are now much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical income of $2,033. The population has grown by 48% since 2011, becoming a younger community where the typical resident is now 36. This shift is reflected in the homes, which are overwhelmingly large detached houses filled with families. It is a predominantly English-speaking area where nearly half of the residents now report having no religion.
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Tynong (L) is a young community, with a typical age of 36 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. This youthfulness is highlighted by a much lower percentage of seniors compared to the national figure.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.4% born here, and far fewer people born overseas than the state or national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language spoken at home for nearly all residents. The proportion of people using another language has fallen to 0.0%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
Nearly half of the population (49.2%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.
The typical level of schooling is lower than the state average, with 42.5% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly family incomes have risen sharply since 2011 to $2,134, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Roughly 19% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities has risen since 2011.
Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 17.7%. Additionally, a higher proportion of people provide unpaid care compared to most other areas.
Families are larger here, with 3.0 people per home, which is much higher than the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a far lower rate of people living alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses (97.2%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. While 48.1% of homes have a mortgage, the share of homes owned outright has fallen significantly since 2011.
Most residents rely on cars, though the number of homes with no vehicle has risen slightly to 8.9%. Working from home has become much more common, rising to 19.2% since 2011.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The local workforce is active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than the national average. Construction is the largest industry, and technicians and trades are the most common occupations.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a school, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.