Mount Tomah

Mount Tomah is a mature community where 29.4% of people are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 5.9%.

People born overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is higher than similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of residents. Only 4.4% use another language at home, which is far below the state average of 26.6%.

A little more than four in ten people (41.2%) report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 57.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also higher than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $883.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of residents. However, mental health conditions are much lower than the national average at 4.4%.

Volunteering is very common, with 37.7% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a great deal of time on unpaid housework.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.

The community mostly consists of couples without children, who make up 69.8% of families. This helps explain why the number of children under 15 is far below the national average.

Every single home in Mount Tomah is a separate house. Half of these are owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles, as there are no public transport stops in the area.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 24.3% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is mainly employed in health care and social assistance. While the unemployment rate is a very low 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average.

The terrain is very steep and the area is highly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.