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Spring Hill
1 km²
Walking to work or shops is the norm in Spring Hill, where every single home is within a 15-minute stroll of groceries, health services, and parks. This inner-city community is noticeably young and highly mobile, with the typical resident aged just 31. It is a place of high professional qualifications and international backgrounds, though most residents rent their homes rather than own them. The population has grown by 22% since 2011, reflecting its appeal as a dense, walkable hub for young adults.
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Spring Hill is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 31. Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over are both far less common here than in the rest of Australia.
Nearly half of all residents (48.7%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent country of birth after Australia.
Language diversity is high, with 39.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This rose by 10 percentage points since 2011.
About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 14 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications in management and commerce are the most common.
Personal and family incomes are a little above the national figure, and 14.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $1,869.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other similar areas, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help both falling well below state and national figures.
Unpaid care for children, housework, and other people is far less common here than in the rest of Australia. Volunteering is also lower than the national figure.
First Nations people in the area are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 31. While Year 12 completion is far above the national average, unemployment is well above.
Living alone is very common, with 36.7% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. Because of this, the typical home holds only 2.0 people.
Renters dominate the market at 69.2%, far above the national figure, while only 11.7% of homes are owned outright. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, and very few have three or more bedrooms.
The area is a transit hub where 27.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. Many residents walk to work (23.9%) or work from home (20.3%).
The population is highly transient, with 70.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 48.9% of the community.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas. Most residents work in professional or technical roles, though full-time employment has fallen since 2011.
The area is a significant business hub with 1,976 businesses. While it scores very high for education and job skills, it is ranked low for general access to money and resources.
Spring Hill receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average. Its average maximum and minimum temperatures are also both much higher than most other areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.6. Every home is within a short walk of essential amenities and public transport.