Tathra

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.7% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most commonly cite English, Australian, and Irish heritage. Only 11.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.1%, far below the figures for both the state and the nation.

Nearly half of the population (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.2%.

Tathra is highly qualified, with 28% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in a school advantage score that is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,221, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.5%.

Community spirit is high, with 32.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most similar areas.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 43, which is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

The community is characterised by smaller households, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 36.4% of people live alone, far above the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 49.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, though the typical weekly rent of $320 is a little below the national average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 64.7% of people driving to work. Almost no one uses public transport for commuting, despite 85.8% of homes being within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Movement into the area is steady, with 32.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (49.9%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for those employed are health care, accommodation and food, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 85.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Residents also have very easy access to health services, far above the state average.