Spring Flat

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.5% of the population, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with 96.2% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and practically no one speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 69.0%. Those with no religion make up 29.0% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Over half of residents completed Year 12, and there are many schools available relative to the number of children.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,974, far above the national figure. Around 42.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the highest for income.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.0% needing help with daily activities—much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average.

Community participation is high, with 20.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of unpaid childcare and housework compared to most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who have a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the state and national averages. The typical age for First Nations residents is 32, making them far older than the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Most residents live in couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 37.2% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,540, which is higher than most areas.

Life here is almost entirely based on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 49.5% owning two and 22.0% owning three.

The community is quite mobile, with 55.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 73.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in the mining and construction industries.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and very few homes are near a park or school.