Tascott

Tascott has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Tascott is estimated at around 1,712 people. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,675 people, a change inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,706 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and two additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 803 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's 2.2% growth since census positions it within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 47 persons by 2041, but growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 41 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Tascott, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Tascott experienced approximately 1 dwelling receiving development approval annually. Around 8 homes were approved between FY-21 to FY-25, with 1 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 3.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new homes is $418,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating emphasis on quality construction. This financial year has seen $1.5 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tascott records significantly lower building activity, 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings.

The area's established nature is indicated by its level being under the national average, potentially suggesting planning limitations. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, preserving Tascott's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1698 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicating stability or decline should reduce housing demand pressures in the area, benefiting potential buyers.

Tascott has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are projected to impact the area. Notable projects include Blackwall Road Interchange Upgrades, Gosford Hospital Redevelopment (commencing 2017), Northside Private Hospital expansion (scheduled for completion in 2020), and Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment (expected to finish by mid-2021). The following list outlines those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Tascott shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Tascott has an educated workforce with prominent professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5% in the past year (AreaSearch data). As of September 2025909 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is lower than average at 65.5%. Census responses show 42.9% work from home. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care has notable concentration, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Finance & insurance is under-represented at 4.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 7.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.5% and labour force by 3.2%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tascott's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 on an unspecified date. The suburb of Tascott had a median income among taxpayers of $53,916 and an average of $70,049. This was slightly above the national average. Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,043 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Tascott would be approximately $58,693 (median) and $76,255 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Tascott cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The majority of residents, 33.3% or 570 people, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort also represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income in Tascott. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Tascott is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Tascott, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Tascott was higher at 35.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (43.2%) or rented (21.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tascott was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Tascott was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Tascott's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Tascott has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 33.0% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households making up 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Tascott demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Tascott is notably high, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 20.8% in the broader SA4 region and 25.7% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 13.2% of residents and certificates held by 22.8%. Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Tascott has 37 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 routes providing 1,244 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 108 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 88%, while 8% use train for commuting. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3.

According to the 2021 Census, 42.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 177 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Tascott is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Tascott shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is approximately 55% (935 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and asthma (8.0%). 67.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. Tascott has 21.5% (368 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Tascott was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tascott's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 12.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 24.1% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in Tascott, comprising 46.4% of people. Buddhism, however, was overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.6%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (11.5%). Notably, Welsh was overrepresented at 1.1% in Tascott versus the regional average of 0.4%, Scottish at 10.4% compared to 4.8%, and Spanish remained steady at 0.6%.

Tascott hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Tascott is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 12.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise 8.1%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 35-44 years has increased from 14.7% to 16.0%, and the proportion of those aged 75-84 years has risen from 6.4% to 7.6%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 25-34 years has decreased from 9.8% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of 75-84 years is expected to increase by 28 people (22%), rising from 130 to 159. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting Tascott's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the age cohorts of 65-74 years and 25-34 years are projected to experience population declines.