Teven, New South Wales
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| Coordinates: 28°49′0″S 153°30′0″E / 28.81667°S 153.50000°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | New South Wales | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 32.4 km2 (12.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 250 (2011 census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 7.72/km2 (20.0/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 2478 | ||||||||||||
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Teven 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 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) or 9 minutes car drive north-west from Ballina along the Pacific Highway. Sydney, the state capital, is located approximately 750 kilometres (470 mi) or 8.5 hours car drive south from Teven.
Demographics
[edit]In the 2011 census, Teven is represented as a State suburb (SSC 12250). There were 250 usual residents living in Teven. Of this count, 130 (or 52%) were males and 120 (or 48%) were females. The median age for persons living in Teven was 44 years. By age, 20% of the population were under 15 years old, 75% were between 15 and 65, and 5% were over 65 years old. Most people living in Teven were born in Australia (85%).[2]
Economy
[edit]According to the 2011 census, the median individual income was $510 per week. The median family income was $1,083 per week and the median household income in 2006 was $1,228 per week.[2]
There were 134 people employed in 2011 (to give an employment to working age population ratio of 0.73), and 5 people unemployed. The most common occupations were Managers (21%); Technicians and Trade Workers (20%); and, Labourers (15%). The top 5 industries for employment were Fruit and Tree Nut Growing (12%), Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming (5%), Supermarket and Grocery Stores (4%), School Education (4%) and Adult, Community and Other Education (4%).[2]
Housing
[edit]In the 2011 census, the median housing loan repayment was $1,517 per month. This equated to marginally under 29% of median household income. The median rent was $190 per week. This equated to just over 15% of median household income. The average household size was 3 persons.[2]
Recreation
[edit]Teven Valley Golf Course is located in Teven.[3][4] Land at the confluence of Houghlahans Creek and Maguires Creek was purchased in 2016 by Ballina Shire Council to re-establish native riparian vegetation and provide for recreation.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Teven (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "2011 Census QuickStats : Teven (State Suburb)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ^ Newbery, David (23 January 2025). "Teven Valley GC attracts attention | Inside Golf. Australia's Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers - FREE". Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Munnings, Paul (10 August 2024). "Four's a charm as Millar proves unstoppable at Teven". PGA of Australia. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Council, Ballina Shire (11 May 2023). "Teven Reserve". Ballina Shire Council. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
