Tascott

The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. There is a higher than usual proportion of people in de facto relationships, and nearly one in five residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

While English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are most common, 23.3% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 12.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Tascott is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 29.0% of adults and 60.4% having completed Year 12, both of which are above the national average.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,327, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the fact that over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher than usual 30.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being the most common reports.

Community participation is high, with 16.2% of people volunteering and a larger share of residents performing unpaid housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in Tascott have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average, at 51.5%, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families with children make up 58.6% of households, and the typical home contains 2.5 people, which is consistent with the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average. Typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.

Public transport access is excellent with 35 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one, yet 36.0% of the workforce chooses to work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years and fewer recent overseas arrivals than the state average.

Most of those working or looking for work are employed in health care, retail, or education, though the unemployment rate of 5.6% is higher than in most similar areas.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and health services.