Taren Point

The population is significantly older than the state and national figures, with a very low proportion of children under 15 at 12.0%. This age structure is reflected in the family types, as de facto relationships are much less common than in most areas.

People born overseas make up 22.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 33.4%, followed by Australian and Greek.

About 22.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Greek is the most common second language, spoken by 7.9% of the population.

The community is strongly religious, with 67.1% identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

More adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas. Many residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state and national averages.

Weekly family incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and 25.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. However, typical household incomes are well below those in New South Wales.

Reflecting the older population, people needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state and national figures.

Far fewer people are caring for children unpaid compared to most areas, which is consistent with the small number of children in the suburb. Volunteering is also much lower than in similar communities.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is well above the state and national figures.

People living alone are much more common here than in most areas. This contributes to a typical household size of 2.3 people, which is lower than the state and national averages.

Rental properties are very rare here, with a rate far below the state and national figures. While many homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is much more common here than nationally. While 10.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, most people still rely on cars for work, and only 0.6% use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most of New South Wales. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the state and national figures.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for similar areas, likely due to the high number of retirees. Construction and retail trade are the most common industries for those employed.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Access to groceries is also far above the state average.