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Caroline Springs
7 km²
Among the largest areas of its kind, Caroline Springs is a diverse and young community in Greater Melbourne. The typical resident is just 35, and with 22.4% of the population being children, it is a family-centric hub where homes are generally larger. Many residents were born overseas, and the area has seen a significant rise in high-earning households over the last few years. It is a place where professional careers and multicultural identities meet in a suburban setting.
Caroline Springs has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 26 schools serve Caroline Springs.
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The population is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of children and very few seniors. Most residents are married, and the total population grew by 2.3% to reach 20,365 people in 2021.
Born overseas, 41.4% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Indian, Filipino, and Italian.
A high number of people use a language other than English at home, at 45.7%, which is far above the national average. Vietnamese, Arabic, Tagalog, and Punjabi are among the most spoken languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 54% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 21.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are high, with 69.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 27.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This qualified workforce is reflected in the common fields of management, commerce, and engineering.
Households are generally prosperous, with 27.8% earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 12 points since 2016. The typical household income of $2,133 is a little above the state and national figures.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (21.3%) and mental health conditions (5.6%) compared to the state.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.7% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas and has fallen since 2016.
The First Nations community is small, but those who identify as such have a Year 12 completion rate (63.8%) that is far above the national figure. Their household income is also well above the national average.
Homes tend to be larger, with 3.1 people per household, and 71.4% of families consist of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.
The area is dominated by separate houses (89.3%), and 91% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are a little above the state average, the proportion of households renting is lower than in most areas.
Cars are essential, as 52.7% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. However, working from home has surged, with 24.1% of the workforce now doing so.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.6% of the population.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, with 68.2% of adults active in the labour market. The most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.
With 1,829 businesses, the area is a significant local economic hub. It ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources.
The area experiences a little more rainfall than the Victorian average, with an annual average of 567mm. Minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the state average.
The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most homes are very close to public transport, fewer residents can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.