Springhurst

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than Victoria and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (47.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.7%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.6% of residents completing Year 12. Around 14.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are lower than average; a typical household earns $1,218 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A little more than 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 6.6% need help with daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 26.2% of people giving their time. This high level of participation extends to unpaid care, which is well above the state average.

There are 9 First Nations people in the community. Their typical personal income of $450 a week is much lower than the same figure for other similar areas.

Family sizes are typical for the country, with 2.5 people per home. Over half of the households are couples with children.

Everyone in Springhurst lives in a separate house, and 42.5% own their home outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 9% of homes.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. While there are several transport stops, the typical walk to the nearest one takes 54 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 62.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in manufacturing and health care.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.