Tintenbar is a village located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales (in Australia). Administratively it is part of the Ballina Shire. It is located about or a 9-minute car drive north-west from Ballina along the Pacific Highway. Sydney, the state capital, is located approximately 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 822 usual residents in an area of 21.7 kilometres2 - giving an average population density of 36 people per square kilometre. Demographics In the of Population and Housing, Tintenbar is represented as a "state suburb" (SSC12283). There were 822 usual residents living in Tintenbar. This was higher than the 587 population in the 2006 Census. Of this count, 422 were males and 402 were females (numbers don't sum to total). The median age for persons living in Tintenbar was 45 years, compared to the national median of 38. By age, 20% of the population were under 15 years old, 61% were between 15 and 65, and 19% were over 65 years old. Most people living in Tintenbar were born in Australia (74%). Economy According to the of Population and Housing, the median individual income was $550 per week. The median family income was $1,608 per week. There were 383 people who reported as being in the labour force, of whom 18 were unemployed. The most common occupations were Professionals 21.3%, Managers 16.1%, Technicians and Trades Workers 16.1%. The top industries for employment were School Education (4.4%), Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services (3.8%), Legal and Accounting Services (3.3%), Residential Building Construction (3.0%) and Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services (2.7%). Housing In the of Population and Housing, the median housing loan repayment was $1,900 per month. The median rent was $300 per week. The average household size was 2.8 people. Commerce Tintenbar has one general store (Tintenbar store), a restaurant (Che bon), a pharmacy (Tintenbar pharmacy), an art studio (David Lane's Studio), and a medical centre. Environment Tintenbar is a rural area that has many 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 East.