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Caroline Springs
8 km²
A rapidly growing hub for young families, Caroline Springs has evolved into a diverse and professional community. It is noticeably younger than the national average, with the typical resident aged 35. The area is defined by a strong international character, as over 40% of people were born overseas. This creates a multicultural environment where high household incomes and a well-educated workforce support a large population of children and spacious family homes.
Caroline Springs has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 29 schools serve Caroline Springs.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with 22.9% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 8.4% of the population, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
Born overseas, 40.8% of residents come from abroad, which is far above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the common ancestries, with Indian and Filipino heritage following Australian and English roots.
Cultural diversity is high, with 45.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average of 22.3%. Vietnamese, Arabic, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Faith plays a significant role here, as the proportion of people with no religion is 21.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
Residents are well-qualified, with 69.9% completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. A little above the national rate, 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Household incomes are high, with 27.4% earning $3,000 or more per week, well above the national average. The typical weekly household income of $2,134 is also much higher than in most similar areas.
The population is generally healthy; only 21.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most areas.
The high number of families is reflected in community life, with 31.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, only 9.1% of people volunteer, which is well below the typical rate.
Among the 105 First Nations people, educational attainment is very high, with 69.8% completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 37%. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national average.
Homes here are typically large, with 3.1 people per household, which is higher than the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 71.8% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 91% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are higher than the state average, only 23.3% of homes are owned outright, well below most areas.
Most people rely on cars, but 24% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average. While the transit time to the city is among the highest, 98% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
Movement into the area is steady, with 31.6% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population.
The local workforce is active, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in health care and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most residents can easily reach schools and transport, about 34% of homes are further than a 15-minute walk from groceries.