Tintenbar, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Tintenbar
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 822 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2478 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Ballina Shire | ||||||||||||||
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Tintenbar is a small village found on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Ballina Shire area.
Tintenbar is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) north-west of Ballina. You can reach it in about 9 minutes by car on the Pacific Highway.
Over the last 20 years, more people have moved to Tintenbar. This is because new housing areas like Norfolk Park, Oatley Park, and Phoenix Park were built. In 2016, 822 people lived here in an area of 21.7 square kilometers. This means there were about 36 people living in each square kilometer.
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Who Lives in Tintenbar?
In 2011, a survey showed that 822 people lived in Tintenbar. This was more than the 587 people counted in 2006.
The average age of people living in Tintenbar was 45 years old. This is a bit older than the national average age of 38. About 20% of the people were under 15 years old, and 19% were over 65 years old. Most people (74%) living in Tintenbar were born in Australia.
How People Earn Money
In 2011, the average person in Tintenbar earned about $550 per week. The average family earned about $1,608 per week.
Many people in Tintenbar work in jobs like professionals (21.3%), managers (16.1%), or technicians and trades workers (16.1%). Some common work areas include school education, cafes, restaurants, and legal services.
Homes in Tintenbar
In 2011, the average monthly payment for a home loan was $1,900. If people rented a home, the average cost was $300 per week. On average, about 2.8 people lived in each home.
Shops and Services
Tintenbar has a few local businesses. You can find a general store, a restaurant called Che bon, a pharmacy, and an art studio. There is also a medical center for health care.
Nature and Environment
Tintenbar is a rural area with many natural features. It is surrounded by other places like Knockrow, Fernleigh, Brooklet, Teven, Cumbalum, and Lennox Head.
Several creeks flow through Tintenbar. The main one is Emigrant Creek. This creek leads to Killen Falls, which is a beautiful waterfall and a popular spot for visitors.
In 2013, after a local survey, the community of Tintenbar decided to declare itself "Coal Seam Gas Free." This means they do not want coal seam gas mining in their area.
Community and Culture
Tintenbar has a community hall that can be used for different events. It has been recently updated and is located near the old Pacific Highway.
Getting Around
The main road that goes through Tintenbar is the Pacific Highway.
The upgrade of the Pacific Highway near Tintenbar was finished in early 2011. The highway is now straighter and has two lanes in each direction, plus bicycle lanes. This upgrade was important because the old highway had sharp turns that caused many traffic accidents, especially around Tintenbar Hill.
Before 1939, the Pacific Highway used to follow a different path along Bangalow Road and Emigrant Creek.
There isn't public transport like buses for everyone in Tintenbar. However, there are bus routes that take children to primary and high schools.
Sports and Recreation
Tintenbar has an oval (a sports field) and tennis courts. You can rent these facilities from the General Store.
The village is also part of the area for the Tintenbar East Ballina Cricket Club.
Schools and Learning
Tintenbar has one primary school called Teven-Tintenbar Public School. It is located on Fredricks Lane, close to the village of Teven.
This school was created in 1988 when the Tintenbar and Teven public schools joined together.
There are no high schools or universities directly in Tintenbar. The closest high school is Ballina High School, and the nearest university is Southern Cross University.
Staying Connected
Tintenbar has good communication systems. Most homes have access to a land-line phone network. Recently, faster internet (DSL) became available after the Tintenbar exchange was upgraded.
The Telstra Next-G mobile network also has a strong signal near the Pacific Highway. This internet can be faster than DSL but might cost more for the amount of data you use.
History of Tintenbar
Tintenbar is located at the southern end of the Big Scrub rainforest. European settlers came to this area in the mid-1850s. Tintenbar then grew into a permanent settlement for cutting timber. In the 1880s, it was officially named a village.
History of Tintenbar Public School
The Tintenbar Public School has a long history, going back over 100 years. The first school opened in February 1884, with Miss Ellen Duffy as the first teacher. It was located near a church, a cooper's store, a hotel (the Royal Hotel), and a blacksmith's shop.
Opals Discovered
In 1901, shiny gemstones called opals were found in Tintenbar for the first time. People mined for opals in the area between 1919 and 1922.
Famous People from Tintenbar
- William Gillies (Australian politician) – He was a Premier of Queensland, which is like being the leader of the state government.
- Susie Olive Kaylock (1892–1959) – She was born here and was known for her work in local government and the community.
