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Tintinara
2 km²
A far higher proportion of residents volunteer here than in the rest of the state, marking Tintinara as a highly active community. It is a small settlement of 277 people that has seen its population shrink by 23% since 2011. The area is notably younger than the national figure, though a growing number of seniors now live here. It is a place of detached houses and high home ownership, where many residents are now living alone.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the Australian average. However, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen by 12 points since 2011 and is now well above the national figure.
About 13.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
The number of people using a language other than English at home has risen sharply to 11.6% since 2011. Despite this, English remains the only language listed in the breakdown of home use.
Nearly half of the community (45.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.
A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, and this has risen by 12 points since 2011. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and agriculture.
Typical weekly household income is $1,210, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is up 5.2 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, with 33.2% of people affected. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 33.5% of people pitching in—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of activity contrasts with a lower rate of unpaid care for others.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling, and the number of people living alone has jumped 20 points since 2011 to reach 38.1%.
Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with typical weekly rents at just $150.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0.0% of people now use public transport to commute. Working from home is also less common here than in the rest of the country.
The area has seen a surge in international movement, with recent arrivals from overseas rising by 16 points since 2011 to reach 31.6%.
The community has an exceptionally strong job market with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Full-time employment is well above the national average, with many people working in agriculture.
Most residents can walk to parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes, far exceeding the state average for these amenities. However, there is no health service within a 15-minute walk.