Spring Grove

The area has a balanced age structure, though seniors over 65 are well above the state and national figures at 20.9%. Children are also very common, making up 22% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the dominant language here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 58.6% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 27.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, the 34.7% of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household and personal incomes are about the same as the state and national figures. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than most areas, with a lower rate of mental health conditions and long-term health issues compared to the state and nation.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is around the same as the national average, though the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income and household income that is well above the national and state figures, and they are far older than the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per house. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63% of households, and a very low rate of people living alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 46.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with a far lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Unemployment is lower than the state and national averages, with about 61.2% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Spring Grove is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.