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Tarcutta
1 km²
A population of just 206 people makes Tarcutta (L) one of the smallest areas at its level. The community has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical resident now 44 and a high proportion of seniors. This is a small, predominantly Australian-born settlement where many residents own their detached homes outright. It is a quiet locality where most people live in separate houses and rely entirely on cars for transport.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with seniors making up 23.3% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 6.8% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, meaning the 5.8% overseas-born population is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales rate of 26.6%.
Over half the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.6%, which is a little below the state average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most other areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 37% of residents left school after Year 10.
Typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure, sitting at $1,024. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition. About 10.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national rate.
Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 28.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.9%.
One-parent families make up 21.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. People living alone are also more common, accounting for 31.3% of households.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 42.2% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at just $200.
Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle. Reliance on cars is high, as 0.0% of the population commutes using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is higher than the national figure at 61.5%. Many residents work in retail trade, accommodation, food, or education.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries. However, no one in the area lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.