Tennyson

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 27.5% of residents aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

About 20.1% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

While 9.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national average. English only is spoken by 83.5% of the population.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.6%, while 38.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the highest at this level, with 45.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high, with the typical household earning $2,853 a week, which is far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community is relatively healthy, as only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual rate of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $450, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 51.1% having children. One-parent families are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Housing is expensive and often owned outright, which applies to 48.9% of homes. While 83% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, there are far fewer separate houses than the state average due to a high number of apartments.

The area is highly connected, with 27.2% of people working from home and others using public transport at a rate higher than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 64.2%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in technical, health, or education roles.

Tennyson is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. This is far above the state average for accessibility.