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Springvale South
5 km²
Typical personal incomes in Springvale South are much lower than in most areas, reflecting a community where many residents earn well below the national figure. It is a highly diverse suburb where over 60% of people were born overseas, and many more speak a language other than English at home. This cultural variety is reflected in the strong Buddhist presence and the fact that Vietnamese and Chinese ancestries are very common. The area is largely residential with large family homes and a very walkable layout.
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The population is relatively young, with a typical age of 38, and the number of seniors is lower than in most similar areas. There are far fewer people in de facto relationships here compared to the state and national figures.
Born overseas, 60.3% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese and Chinese are the most common ancestries, and 20% of the population was born in Vietnam.
A huge majority of residents use another language at home, reaching 72.2%, and 25.3% speak little or no English. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language, spoken by a quarter of the community.
Buddhism is the most common religion at 32.9%. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
While 55.2% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the national figure. Only 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also far below the national average.
Weekly personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical figure of $559. This is well below the national typical income of $805, and only 2.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
The area has a much higher rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. However, rates of mental health conditions and long-term health conditions are well below the national figures.
Community participation is low, with volunteering rates and unpaid housework hours among the lowest at this level. Fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to the state average.
There are 29 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably older than the state average. They show high levels of education, with 55% completing Year 12, far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with a higher rate of one-parent families and couples with children.
Separate houses make up 85.8% of dwellings, far above the national average. Many homes are spacious, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.9% are owned outright.
The area is very accessible, with most people living just a two-minute walk from a stop. While 65.3% drive to work, the suburb has one of the highest numbers of public transport stops and routes at this level.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 29.1% of residents moved house in the last five years.
Unemployment is much higher here than in most areas, sitting at 7.5%. Many residents work in manufacturing, which accounts for 19.6% of jobs, with labourers being the most common occupation.
Springvale South is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.