Tahmoor

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population. There is also a strong First Nations presence at 6.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. While a higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

About 39.2% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.8%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state average.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health issues than most areas, with 32.4% reporting a condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 11.1%, which is well above the national figure.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare at 30.4%, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment among First Nations people is much lower here at 3.3% compared to the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, representing 19.4% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 87.5% of which have three or more bedrooms. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most areas.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 1% of residents commute by public transport, and 18.9% work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is steady, with 62.3% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are construction, health care, and retail trade.

While the area is considered somewhat walkable, many homes are far from essential services. For example, only 28.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, which is far below the state average.