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Springmount

7 km²

Much wealthier and more professional than most similar areas, Springmount is a small, affluent community of 184 people. It is a family-oriented place where a quarter of the population are children, and most residents live in large, detached homes. This high proportion of children is consistent with the larger-than-average households found here. With very high levels of home ownership and professional qualifications, it is a stable and prosperous enclave in the Hepburn region.

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Children under 15 make up 25.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40, and there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.7% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the main language for 87.0% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

More than half of residents (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 60.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,187 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are in good health, with only 19.0% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

A quarter of the community volunteers, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also common.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Households are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Most are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 50.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. About 26.5% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

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

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