Springside

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 45 and 21.1% of people aged 65 and over. About 3% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), meaning the 10.9% born overseas is far below the New South Wales and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian (54.1%). Those with no religion make up 32.3%, a figure that is well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified area, with 31.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also a little above the state average at 61.4%.

Typical weekly family income is much higher than most areas at $2,805. A significant 34.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Long-term health conditions affect 29% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, the 3.3% of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,437 is among the highest for similar areas and far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 66% of households. This helps explain why there are 2.7 people per home, which is higher than in most areas.

Every single home in Springside is a separate house. While 44.1% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,862, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 38.2% have exactly two.

The population is very stable; only 24.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

More people are working or looking for work (66.7%) compared to the national average. Health care, education, and mining are the most common industries.

Springside is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.