Tallwoods Village

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 40.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.2% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language, spoken by 90.2% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (4.0%), which is far below the national figure.

Over half of residents identify as Christian (53.0%). Those with no religion make up 37.1% of the population, which is a little below the Australian figure.

Qualifications are higher than most similar areas, with 17.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,314, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than the usual amount, with 46.2% of people earning under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.8% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 5.8% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a strong record of service, with 4.9% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteers are also common, at 17.7%, well above the state figure.

There are 27 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $933 is far above the national figure of $540.

Most households consist of couples without children (57.2%). Homes are generally small in occupancy, with a typical 2.2 people per home, slightly lower than the national figure.

The area is almost entirely separate houses (98.8%), and 61.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Nearly all homes are large, with 94.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The population is highly mobile, with 54.0% of people moving here in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.8%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (44.4%) compared to most areas, which is consistent with the high number of retirees. The most common industries are healthcare and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.