Tanja

Tanja is far older than the state and national averages, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 6.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.7%. Only 11.5% of people were born overseas, which is far lower than the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language used at home for 88.5% of residents. Very few people use another language (2.3%), and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

The community is notably secular, with 73% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Tanja is highly qualified, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well above the national average. A little over 60% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,042. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state figure of 25.2%.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average. However, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.9% volunteering—far above the New South Wales rate of 13%. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also much more common here than elsewhere.

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Small households are the norm here; 43.8% of people live alone, and the typical home has only 2.0 people. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 20.7%.

Every single home in Tanja is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 58.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. No one has recently arrived from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is far below the state average. Many professionals work in education and health.

Tanja is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.