Tascott

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

As of May 2026, the population of Tascott is estimated at around 1,703 people. This reflects an increase of 28 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,675 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 1,703, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 799 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tascott's 1.7% growth since census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to shrink by 45 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to expand by 35 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 shows Tascott has annually received around 1 dwelling with development approval. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 8 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of 3.8 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

The demand significantly exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $418,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. This financial year has seen $1.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Tascott records markedly lower building activity, with 75.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually 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 the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 1700 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. With population projections showing stability or decline, Tascott should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

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

Tascott has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%. As of December 2025906 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation was 66.0%.

According to Census responses, 42.9% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance is notably concentrated with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Finance & insurance, however, is under-represented at 4.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2% and labour force by 3.3%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project 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, though this is 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 released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 on March 15, 2023. The suburb of Tascott had a median income among taxpayers of $53,916 and an average income of $70,049. This was slightly higher than the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Tascott's median income would be approximately $59,480 and the average income would be around $77,278 as of March 2026. Census 2021 data shows that incomes in Tascott cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The majority of residents, 33.3% or 567 people, fall into the income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999. This aligns with the regional trend where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume approximately 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

Tascott's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 at 35.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.2% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Tascott's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households comprising 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

Tascott's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 31.9%, compared to the broader SA4 region at 20.8% and SA3 area at 25.7%. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees (19.8%), postgraduate qualifications (8.1%), and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (22.8%). Educational participation is high, with 28.4% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary education (10.0%), secondary education (6.2%), and tertiary education (4.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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, collectively facilitating 1,244 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 108 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward. Car remains dominant at 88%, while train use stands at 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 42.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 177 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 55% of the total population, around 930 people, which compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.7 and 8.0% of residents respectively. 67.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 359 people, which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 predominant religion in Tascott, accounting for 46.4%. Buddhism, however, was more prevalent in Tascott 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 (1.1%) and Scottish (10.4%) were overrepresented in Tascott compared to regional averages 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, considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 12.2% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years make up 9.0%, which is comparatively smaller than in Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the age group of 75 to 84 years has grown from 6.4% to 7.2% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 years has declined from 9.8% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Tascott's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 30 people (25%) from 122 to 153. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the age groups of 65-74 years and 55-64 years are expected to experience population declines.