Spring Gully

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the community, the area has a larger total population than 85% of similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 92.2% of households. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the community (48.0%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and there are 12 schools within 3km.

Typical weekly family income is $2,068, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most reported conditions.

Residents are active in their community, with 19.3% volunteering, which is well above the national rate. Unpaid care is also common, as 15.9% of people provide unpaid care to others.

First Nations people make up 1.9% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 19, though they face a much higher unemployment rate of 18.2%.

Many people live alone here, with 33.5% of households consisting of one person, which is well above the national average. This helps explain why there are fewer people per home than usual.

Separate houses are very common, making up 88.5% of all homes. Ownership is strong, with 41.5% of homes owned outright, and typical rents are well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 60.4% driving to work. Despite this, the area has more public transport stops than most similar places, and nearly 95% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.4% of the population.

Many residents work in health, social assistance, or education. While the unemployment rate is 3.7%, full-time employment is well below the national figure at 54.5%.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but very few are within walking distance of groceries or health services. This makes the area's overall walkability score lower than the state average.