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Spring Hill
1 km²
Centrally positioned just two minutes from the city, Spring Hill is a highly urbanised hub for young professionals and migrants. It is a youthful community where the typical resident is only 32 and nearly half the population was born overseas. This high proportion of international residents is reflected in the area's linguistic diversity and a workforce with a very high level of university qualifications. Most people live in small apartments and rely on walking or public transport to get around.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 52.1% of people aged between 25 and 44. It has far fewer children and seniors than most areas, while de facto relationships are well above the state and national figures.
People born overseas make up 47.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Indian and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, with 38.1% of residents using another language at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. English is the main language for 52.8%, followed by Mandarin, Hindi and Cantonese.
About 43% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 32% and Hindus at 8.6%.
This is a highly qualified community, with 46.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages.
Typical weekly incomes are higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $2,342. People earning $2,000 or more per week are also well above the state average.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported at 9.3%, which is about the same as the state figure.
Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in other areas, consistent with the small household sizes and young adult population. Volunteer rates are also much lower than most similar areas.
There are 117 First Nations people in the area. While the unemployment rate for this group is well above the national figure, their Year 12 completion rate is far above the national average.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national figure, and a high proportion of people—36.3%—live alone.
The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with 67.8% of households renting, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $410, which is higher than most areas.
Public transport use is well above the national average, and 24.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high density of bus routes and a very short walk to the nearest stop.
The population is highly mobile, with 69.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common than in most other parts of Australia.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in professional, technical or health care roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools. The walkability score of 9.6 is far above the Queensland average.