Tascott

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Tascott is around 1,712. This reflects a growth of 37 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,675. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,706 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 803 persons per square kilometer. Tascott's growth rate of 2.2% since the census is within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Tascott's population is expected to decline by 47 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 age group are projected to grow, with an anticipated increase of 39 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Tascott has experienced around 1 dwelling receiving development approval annually. Approximately 8 homes were approved over the past 5 financial years, between FY2021 and FY2025, with 1 additional approval in FY2026 so far. On average, 3.8 new residents have been added per year for every home built during these years.

This has led to significant demand exceeding supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new homes is $418,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY2026, $1.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tascott records markedly lower building activity, at 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, with levels also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving Tascott's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 1698 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which 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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 0 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Blackwall Road Interchange Upgrades, Gosford Hospital Redevelopment (commencing Jun-17), Northside Private Hospital expansion (due Sep-18), and Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment (scheduled for completion by Dec-20).

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Employment conditions in Tascott demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Tascott has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, showing a 3.6% employment growth. As of December 2025920 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was 66.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Census responses indicated 42.9% worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, with healthcare notably concentrated at 1.4 times the regional average. Finance & insurance was under-represented at 4.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 7.3%.

Limited local employment opportunities were suggested by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6% and labour force by 3.6%, with unemployment essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded 2.2% employment growth, 2.3% labour force growth, and a marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 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 a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Tascott had a median taxpayer income of $53,916 and an average of $70,049. This places it slightly above the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth figures from financial year 2023 to September 2025 (an increase of 8.86%), estimated incomes for Tascott would be approximately $58,693 (median) and $76,255 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Tascott cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant, with 33.3% of residents (570 people) falling within this range. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort also represents approximately 30.9%. High housing costs consume around 15.6% of income in Tascott. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income 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

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

Tascott's educational attainment is notably high, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region's 20.8% and the SA3 area's 25.7%. This educational advantage positions Tascott favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 13.2% and certificates for 22.8%.

Educational participation is high in Tascott, 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 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 routes, facilitating 1,244 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 108 meters from the nearest stop. Being predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 88%, while train usage stands at 8%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 42.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 177 trips daily 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 evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 935 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis, affecting 8.7% of residents, and asthma, impacting 8.0%. Notably, 67.0% of residents report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (368 people), 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 population showed higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 12.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 24.1% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Tascott, making up 46.4% of its population. Buddhism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.1% versus 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.6%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (11.5%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, Welsh (1.1%) and Scottish (10.4%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.4% and 4.8%, respectively.

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 a significant portion at 12.1%, while the 25-34 age group is relatively smaller at 8.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 14.7% to 16.0% of the population, while the 75-84 cohort has increased from 6.4% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has declined from 9.8% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75-84 age cohort is expected to increase by 29 people (23%), from 130 to 160. Notably, those aged 65 years and above will account for 74% of total population growth, reflecting Tascott's aging demographic trend. However, the 65-74 age group and the 25-34 age group are projected to experience population declines.