Tuncester

The community is much older than most areas, with 35.3% of residents aged 65 or over. While 5.9% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure, there are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other places. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Over half of residents identify as Christian (56.9%), while 37.3% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 21.3% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,374, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.2% of residents. This includes high rates of cancer, heart disease, and mental health conditions.

Many residents are active at home, with 31.9% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly. This is far above the national average, though volunteering rates are around the middle for similar areas.

There are 3 First Nations people in Tuncester. Their typical age is 40, which is far older than the national First Nations median of 24.

Homes are small, with typically 2.1 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 17.1% of households, which is well above the state average.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $683, far below the state average of $2,167. Typical weekly rent is $315, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for work, as 73.3% of workers drive and 26.7% work from home. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is relatively stable, with only 24.5% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 63.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

Tuncester is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.