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Tin Can Bay

4 km²

Tin Can Bay has an ageing population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Tin Can Bay, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,274▼ -54.1%since 2011 Median age65 yrs▲ +41.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over51.9%Children under 156.2%People in a de facto relationship8.5%▼ -4.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 52%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (8%).

Seniors (65+)51.9%

Older adults (45–64)29.6%

Young adults (25–44)8.1%

Children (0–14)6.2%

Youth (15–24)4.7%

Marital status

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (18%) and Divorced (16%).

Married53%
Never married18%
Divorced16%
Widowed8%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia76.7%

England5.9%

New Zealand2.4%

Philippines0.7%

South Africa0.5%

Ancestry

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (10%).

English47.1%

Australian36.8%

Scottish12.3%

Irish11.9%

German6.8%

Filipino1.1%

Italian1.0%

Dutch1.0%

Indian0.3%

Greek0.1%

Language

People using another language at home1.3%

Language used at home

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only90.2%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.2%

Religious affiliation

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion46%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.7%

Highest year of school

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (32%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1035.3%

Year 1229.0%

Year 9 or below16.9%

Year 119.0%

Highest qualification level

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (22%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV36.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.3%

Bachelor degree11.2%

Certificate I / II3.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Postgraduate degree1.4%

Field of qualification

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related16.0%

Management & commerce11.8%

Health8.4%

Education8.1%

Society & culture8.1%

Architecture & building8.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.3%

Agriculture & environment3.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.0%

Creative arts0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$454▲ +7.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$734▲ +1.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$934▼ -3.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week2.6%

Household income distribution

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 44%, followed by Under $650 (40%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

$650–$1,49940.2%

Under $65037.1%

$1,500–$2,99911.8%

$4,000 or more1.6%

$3,000–$3,9991.0%

Personal income distribution

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Under $650 at 71%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $1,500–$2,999 (5%).

Under $65064.5%

$650–$1,49919.6%

$1,500–$2,9994.9%

$3,000 or more1.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition46.0%People with a mental health condition11.1%People needing help with daily activities12.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is None at 48%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (14%).

None43.2%

One condition23.7%

Two conditions12.7%

Three or more9.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Other condition (13%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis23.5%

Other condition12.2%

Mental health11.1%

Heart disease10.6%

Asthma9.1%

Diabetes8.4%

Lung condition7.5%

Cancer7.4%

Stroke2.8%

Dementia1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.2%People providing unpaid care14.9%People caring for children unpaid9.6%People who served in the Defence Force7.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8▼ -18.2%since 2011 One-parent families10.9%People living alone39.7%▲ +15.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Couples without children at 67%, followed by Couples with children (21%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples without children67%
Couples with children21%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is 2 people at 49%, followed by 1 person (40%) and 3 people (6%).

2 people49.0%

1 person39.7%

3 people5.6%

4 people3.4%

5 people1.6%

6 or more0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting26.9%Homes owned outright55.7%Separate (detached) houses76.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms64.2%▼ -13.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (11%).

Owned outright57%
Rented28%
Owned with a mortgage11%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Separate house at 79%, followed by Flat or apartment (7%) and Other dwelling (7%).

Separate house79%
Flat or apartment7%
Other dwelling7%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%

Bedrooms per home

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

2 bedrooms21.1%

4 bedrooms16.3%

1 bedroom9.8%

Studio / none2.6%

5 or more1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is $200–$349 at 65%, followed by Under $200 (18%) and $350–$549 (16%).

$200–$34962.6%

Under $20016.9%

$350–$54914.9%

$550–$7491.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by Under $1,000 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79937.0%

Under $1,00030.3%

$1,800–$2,99920.2%

$3,000 or more2.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.5%▼ -38.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 50%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (8%).

1 vehicle49.5%

2 vehicles31.7%

3 vehicles8.3%

No vehicle7.5%

4 or more2.6%

How people get to work

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)51.5%

Worked at home12.1%

Walked5.9%

Car (passenger)4.8%

Bicycle1.6%

Bus1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.9%Recent arrivals from overseas1.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.8%Labour-force participation25.5%Employed full-time43.0%

Industries people work in

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Retail trade at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Accommodation & food (12%).

Retail trade12.7%

Health care & social assistance11.7%

Accommodation & food10.9%

Construction10.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.1%

Education & training6.7%

Administrative & support5.7%

Manufacturing5.3%

Public administration & safety4.6%

Mining3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Tin Can Bay, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Managers (13%).

Labourers18.4%

Technicians & trades14.3%

Managers12.5%

Professionals12.1%

Community & personal service11.5%

Sales workers11.5%

Clerical & administrative10.5%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

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👥 Demographics & Identity