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Springvale South
5 km²
A very walkable suburban setting defines Springvale South, where almost every home is within a short stroll of shops, parks and schools. The community is strikingly multicultural, with 60.2% of the population born overseas. This international character is reflected in the wide variety of languages spoken at home and a strong Buddhist presence. While many residents are aging, the area remains a hub for larger family households and recent arrivals from abroad.
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The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.4% of the population, a figure that has risen 4.6 points since 2011.
Born overseas, 60.2% of the population comes from abroad, a figure far above the national level of 27.7%. Vietnamese and Chinese are the most common ancestries, making up 23.3% and 20.1% respectively.
Language diversity is very high, with 72.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why 25.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Buddhism is the most common faith at 32.8%, while 30.1% are Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 23.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Only 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Year 12 completion is 55.2%, a figure that rose 6.9 points since 2011.
The typical weekly family income is $1,498, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Personal incomes are also much lower than usual, with 51.3% of people earning under $650 a week.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here at 7.0% compared to the national 5.8%. However, those with mental health conditions are among the lowest at 4.5%.
Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 6.3%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care (9.7%) and doing significant housework (13.4%) is much lower than most areas.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.2% of the population. Among this group, Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 55.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, accounting for 19.6% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses (86.0%), and 38.1% of these are owned outright. Most homes are large, with 83.4% having three or more bedrooms.
While 65.3% of workers drive to work, the area is very accessible; nearly 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The community is relatively stable, as only 28.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.4%, but the unemployment rate is also higher at 7.6%. Manufacturing is the largest employer, accounting for 19.6% of jobs.
The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged at this level, with an overall advantage score of 878, well below the national average of 1,000.
The area experiences lower annual rainfall than most areas, averaging 761mm, and the average maximum temperature of 20.1 degrees is slightly lower than the state average.
The suburb is very walkable with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks.