Springdale

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 49 compared to 38 nationally. It has a low proportion of children, at 12.7%, and a high rate of people in de facto relationships at 24.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.5%), and only 7.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 89.7% of the community. Only 2.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.3%. About 32.5% of people report no religion, which is slightly lower than the state figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10 (34.5%), and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and only 2.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.9% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more common than usual, affecting 11.9% of residents.

Unpaid care for others is high at 17.3%, which is well above the national average. However, much fewer people provide unpaid childcare (19.1%) or do significant housework compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are older and earn more than those in other areas, with a typical personal income of $1,437 and a typical age of 52.

Families are the norm, with 53% being couples with children and 42% being couples without. Only 18% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Every home in Springdale is a separate house, and 48% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is very low at $200 a week, and typical mortgage payments are much lower than the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work (59%), while 21.3% work from home.

The population is quite stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.6%, though the unemployment rate is also very high at 12.7%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 26.2% of the workforce.

Springdale is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.