Tennyson

The community is notably older than the state and national averages, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (85%), though the 15.8% born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 43.8% and 40.4% respectively.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.7% of the community. While 6.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, the percentage of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 60.9%. Those with no religion make up 37.2% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas but well above the New South Wales figure.

About 49.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national figure. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, and engineering.

Tennyson is a wealthy area, with 31.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. The typical family income of $2,319 is also slightly above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 10.6%.

Unpaid care is a key feature here, as 13.8% of people provide unpaid care and 27.6% do over 15 hours of housework weekly. This is higher than both the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 12 people. This group is far older and earns much more than First Nations people across New South Wales.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (55.4%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 89.4% having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common, accounting for 30.1% of the workforce.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.7% of the community.

About 61.4% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are construction, education and training, and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.