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Springfield

199 km²

Deep in the rural landscape of the Snowy Monaro region, Springfield is a sparsely populated area with only 34 residents. It is a wealthy, working community where the typical family income is well above the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of families with children and a high number of volunteers, creating a distinctive rural pocket with very few seniors.

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Children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is far older than average at 48, there are no residents aged 65 and over.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 97.1% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home by 97.1% of the population, leaving no one in the area using another language or speaking little to no English.

About 47.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.2% have no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are high, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 27.3% of adults, which is about the same as the national average.

The area is affluent, with a typical weekly family income of $2,750, well above the national figure. About 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are in good health, with no one needing help for daily activities and a long-term health condition rate of 20.6%, which is much lower than the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 63.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care, including 45.5% who care for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The community is dominated by families, with 71.4% of households consisting of couples with children and no one-parent families.

The typical weekly rent is just $168, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia. Monthly home loan payments are around $1,600, which is about the middle for similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 55% of workers driving and 30% working from home. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 65% of people work. The workforce is very active, with 90.9% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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