Big Springs

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

This is a very homogeneous area where no residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 71.9%, while those reporting no religion make up 17.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figures. Notably, 16.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.2%) and no reported mental health conditions compared to the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.6% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a lower proportion than in about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and very few people living alone. Most households consist of couples, with nearly 60% having children.

The area is made up entirely of separate houses, all of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 60.9% of homes owned outright and no renters.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37% owning three cars.

About 30.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work—far above the state average. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.