Tarcutta

The community is noticeably older than most of Australia, with the typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors. A notable 17.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.2% born here. Only 5.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, as only 1.2% of residents use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation remains common in Tarcutta, where 62.1% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual weekly amount being $1,265. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

A higher than average proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent. However, the percentage of people needing help with daily activities is about the same as the national figure.

Tarcutta has a strong culture of giving back, with 20.6% of people volunteering, well above the national average. This is consistent with a higher than usual rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework.

First Nations people in Tarcutta are noticeably older than those in the wider state. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Family life is common here, with 47.3% of households consisting of couples with children. About 25.9% of people live alone, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 82.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A far higher proportion of people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the country, and typical rents are far below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are more public transport stops per person than in many other areas, the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 36 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with a much higher percentage of people working full-time than the national average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 37.8% of the workforce.

Tarcutta is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries, parks, or health services.