Spring Hill

The area is far older than most, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national figures. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.0%, a figure well below the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 16.5% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than in similar areas, though it remains far below the Victorian and national averages.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About half of residents (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.0%.

The community is well-qualified, with 64.4% of people having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $2,075 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. A striking 19.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a proportion well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. Arthritis and mental health conditions are among the most reported issues.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in similar areas.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. For this group, both the typical age (46 years) and personal income ($1,274) are much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. About 27.4% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Every single home in Spring Hill is a separate house, and 57.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area is renting.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high number of people work or look for work (66.1%), and 38.5% work from home, which is far above the national average. Managers and professionals make up nearly half of all occupations.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.