Spring Hill

The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most. Seniors make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 17.2%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 27.2% of people born abroad. While Australian and English ancestries are most frequent, there are also notable Chinese and Filipino roots.

Language diversity is high, with 25.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the national figure, and Tagalog and Arabic are the most common additional languages.

Faith is very common in this community, with 64.1% of people identifying as Christians. Only 16.3% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have training in engineering, society and culture, or health.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $919, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, very few people earn high wages, with no one earning $2,000 or more a week.

While no residents need help with daily activities, 30.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a common activity, with 15.1% of people providing care, well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 4.1%, among the lowest for similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who are present have a typical personal income of $1,375 and a typical age of 38, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Families are large, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, many of which have three or more bedrooms. While 56% of homes have a mortgage, typical monthly payments of $2,167 are a little above the national average.

Car use is dominant for commuting, although 28.9% of people work from home. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is 12.8%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or professional services.

Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and nearly all are near a park. However, the area is less walkable for essentials, as only 37.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.