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Tantanoola
1 km²
Daily life in Tantanoola is mostly car-dependent and revolves around a small population of 226 people. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 52 and very few children. It is a place of stable, long-term residency where nearly half of the homes are owned outright. This quiet community is characterised by a high proportion of people living alone and a strong trend toward non-religious beliefs.
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Tantanoola is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 52. This is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure at 9.3%.
The population is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. Only 8.8% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1%.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents do not have a religion, at 54%. This is far above the national figure and has risen 24 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 33.5% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 8.3%, which is far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $979, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than average, with the typical resident earning $554 a week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 15.9% of residents, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 32.3% of the population.
Unpaid care is common here, with 16% of people providing this support, a figure well above the national average. Volunteer rates stand at 18.4%.
People living alone are very common, making up 40% of households, which is far above the state average. Typical homes are small, with 2.1 people per residence.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98% of dwellings. Rent is much lower than the national figure at $150 a week, and 47% of homes are owned outright.
The community relies heavily on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 35% have two.
Tantanoola is a stable place to live, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major employer for 19.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.