Spring Ridge

The community is a little older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. About 5.6% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian born, and only 3.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here. No one in the community speaks a different language or reports speaking little to no English, which is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 60.2% of the population. Those with no religion make up 28.2%, a figure far below the national average.

Schooling levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.4% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, though 21.1% of qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure. However, a higher number of households earn $3,000 or more a week compared to most similar areas.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 1.9% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state and national figures of 5.8%.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.5% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children than in most other areas.

There are 15 First Nations people in the community. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 31.4% of households being single people. Households are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per home.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 51% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $231.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 11.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 75.2% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. More than half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Walking is difficult here, with a score that shows the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 41.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average.