Tintenbar, New South Wales
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| Tintenbar New South Wales |
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| Population: • Density: |
485 (2001) 13/km² |
| Postcode: | 2478 |
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| LGA: | Ballina Shire Council |
Tintenbar is a village located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales (in Australia).
Administratively it is part of the Ballina Shire Council. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) or 9 minutes car drive north-west from Ballina along the Pacific Highway. Sydney, the state capital, is located approximately 750 kilometres (465 miles) or 8.5 hours car drive south from Tintenbar.
Over the past two decades the population of Tintenbar has increased dramatically. This has principally been the result of three large estates being constructed (Norfolk Park Estate, Oatley Park Estate, and Phoenix Park Estate). It has grown to 485 usual residents in an area of 37.5 square kilometres (14.5 square miles) - giving an average population density of 13 people per square kilometre (37 people per square mile).
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[edit] Statistics
2001 ABS Census
In the 2001 Census Tintenbar (and parts of surrounding localities) is represented as part of a census collection district (CCD). Its CCD number was 1071203. In this article Tintenbar is equated with this Census Collection Distriction.
In 2001 there were approximately 485 usual residents living in Tintenbar. Marginally less than half were males (49%). There were 32 visitors (with 22 from other parts of Australia and 10 from outside of Australia).
One-quarter of the population resided elsewhere a year prior to 2001. The majority of these migrated from elsewhere in the Ballina shire council (55 people or 11% of the total population), with the remainder largely from the rest of New South Wales (34 people or 7% of the total population).
By age there were 94 people (19%) under the age of 15. Comparatively 18% were over 65 years old.
Most people living in Tintenbar were born in Australia (90%). The majority of those born overseas were from the United Kingdom (27 people or 6% of the population) followed by New Zealand (10 people or 2% of the population).
At the time of the 2001 Census Tintenbar's unemployment rate was 10%. Males represented the majority of the unemployed (at 12%) whilst the female unemployment rate was 7%. The participation rate of females (46%) was lower than that for males (61%).
Most people aged 15 and over in Tintenbar have completed Year 12 (120 people or %). Comparatively, 40 people have completed a university education and 86 a Technical one.
In the Tintenbar labour market the major industries are Construction (35 people or 19% of total employment), retail trade (33 people or 18% of total employment), and manufacturing (21 people or 12% of total employment).
The Income bracket that had the largest number of people in Tintenbar in it was $200-$299 a week (73 people or 19% of total employed), $300-$399 (47 people or 12% of total employed), $160-$169 (37 people or 10% of total employed), and $500-$599 (37 people or 10% of total employed).
[edit] Economy
There is a significant level of economic leakage from Tintenbar residents to the nearby towns of Ballina and Lennox Head. This largely involves people spending money in retail stores in those towns.
A large number of people also derive their incomes from nearby towns. The Tintenbar labour force is composed largely based on distribution (retail and wholesale trade) and construction. The number of these jobs solely within Tintenbar is uncertain.
The net-leakage from Tintenbar to other areas is uncertain.
Tintenbar has one general store (Tintenbar store), a restaurant (The Church restaurant), a pharmacy (Tintenbar pharmacy), an art studio (David Lane's Studio),
Tintenbar Store - George street, Telephone: (02) 6687 8588
Church Restaurant - 5 Fernleigh Rd, Telephone: (02) 6687 8221
Tintenbar Pharmacy - 12 George Street, Telephone: (02) 6687 9144
David Lane's Studio - 31 Fernleigh Rd, Telephone: (02) 6687 8139
[edit] Environment
Tintenbar is a rural area that has many nice environmental features. It is surrounded by the localities of Knockrow to the north, Fernleigh and Brooklet to the north-west, Teven to the South-West, Cumbalum to the South, and Lennox Head to the West.
There are several creeks that flow through Tintenbar. The major one is called Emigrant creek. This flows into Killen Falls which is a waterfall that is a popular tourist destination.
[edit] Culture
Tintenbar has a multi-purpose hall located just off the Pacific Highway.
On the second sunday of every month a market is held at the Tintenbar Oval.
[edit] Transport
Tintenbar has a major highway that crosses through it, called the Pacific Highway. This is a major road that links Sydney to Brisbane. It has a large volume of traffic, especially over Easter.
Currently the Pacific Highway is undergoing major improvements, particularly the introduction of dual-carriageway throughout most of the highway. In Tintenbar the Highway is only single-carriageway. This in addition to some difficult corners and turns has led to several traffic accidents. The state government is presently investigating options for improving the road and the route.
There is no public transport in Tintenbar. There are some bus routes that are run to transport children to primary and high schools. Older people may use these services.
[edit] Sport and sporting amenities
Tintenbar has an oval and tennis courts. These are for hire from the General Store.
[edit] Education
There is one primary school in Tintenbar. It is named the Teven-Tintenbar public school. The school is located in Fredricks lane near the boundary with the village of Teven.
Teven-Tintenbar public school was created in 1988 and is the result of an amalgamation of the Tintenbar and the Teven public schools.
There are no high schools or higher education facilities in Tintenbar. The nearest high school is Ballina High School, and the closest university is the Southern Cross University.
[edit] Communications
Tintenbar has a relatively good communications system. Almost every dwelling has access to the copper wire land-line network. Recently Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) was made available to the area by the upgrade of the Titnenbar exchange (located on the Pacific Highway). DSL plans are offered by Telstra.
[edit] History
Tintenbar has a long history. It stretches back to
History of Tintenbar Public School
The Tintenbar public school had a long history stretching back over 100 years. Initially the school was located near the centre of the village. In February 1884 that the school was opened, Miss Ellen Duffy being the first teacher. It was in the vicinity of a Church of England, a cooper's store, a hotel (Royal Hotel), and a blacksmith's shop.
Head teachers of the school were (from 1884):
Ellen Duffy, 26/2/1884; John Cameron, 8/7/1885; Lemuel Snow, 15/4/1887; James O’Sullivan, 14/3/1899; Thomas Murray, 18/5/1909; Frederick Dibley, 29/5/1925; Hubert Towner, 14/6/1926; Albert Folkard, 25/1/1927; John Wright, 23/7/1931; Aubrey Towner, 12/1/1943; Roger Christie, 29/6/1944; Colin Petrie, 4/12/46
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Opals
In 1901 Opals were first discovered at Tintenbar(Opals down under).
Cemetery
A cemetery at Tintenbar is the resting place of many people. If you are unable to visit the cemetery, records can be accessed at the Richmond River Historical society for a fee.
