Spring Terrace

The area has a distinct age split, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 25.2% of the population, well above the national figure. Children under 15 are also very common at 26%, much higher than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 2.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home for 95.9% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the main faith for 71.5% of the population, while 20.3% of people report no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Qualifications are high, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a strong presence of professionals in the workforce, and 59.3% of residents completed Year 12.

Weekly family incomes are higher than most areas, and 27.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of residents. However, only 3.3% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Volunteerism is high at 23.2%, far above the state figure. People also spend more time on unpaid housework and providing care than most others.

First Nations residents in the area are far older than those in the state, with a typical age of 48, and they earn a typical personal income of $2,500, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Family homes are the norm, with 58.7% being couples with children. People living alone are fewer here than in most areas, at 20.8%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 54.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. These homes are typically large, with 89.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is common for 35.3% of the workforce, well above the national figure.

The community is very stable, as only 19.7% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though only 51.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Key industries include agriculture, health, and professional services.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.