Tighes Hill

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36 and few seniors. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88% of the population. While the number of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

A huge majority of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified area, with 38.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. School completion is also much higher than usual.

Earnings are strong here, with typical personal weekly incomes much higher than in most similar areas. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is slightly lower than the state average.

Volunteering is more common than the national average, although residents spend much less time on unpaid housework than people in similar areas.

The First Nations community here is far older than the state average. Notably, there is a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and a much lower unemployment rate compared to most areas.

Families with one parent are much more common here than in most similar areas. About half of all households consist of couples with children.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, though rental rates are well above the national average. Home ownership is notably lower than in most similar areas.

Many residents work from home, a figure well above the national average. The area is well-served by buses, and few homes lack a motor vehicle.

Tighes Hill is a high-turnover area, with nearly 48% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in similar areas.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many are employed in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks, and public transport.