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Springfield
7 km²
Much larger than most similar areas, Springfield is a young, growing community with a typical resident aged just 32. It is a place of families and children, with a youth population well above the national figure and a high proportion of large households. This growth is reflected in a mobile population where nearly 46% of people moved here in the last five years. The area is defined by high incomes and a strong preference for spacious, modern family homes.
Springfield has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 19 schools serve Springfield.
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This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 25.1% of the population, far exceeding the national average. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer here than in most other areas, at only 6.9%.
Overseas born residents make up 29.4% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.
About 19% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 44.4% identifying as Christian and 42.4% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the state average.
Residents are well qualified, with 66.7% completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. This is reflected in the school environment, where average school sizes are among the highest at this level.
The area is quite affluent, with a typical household income of $2,176 per week, which is well above the Queensland figure. Nearly 25% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
People with long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of residents, which is a little above the national average.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 36% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. In contrast, volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents in Springfield are noticeably younger than those elsewhere and have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure. Their typical personal income is also far above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
Large homes dominate, with 98% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, while outright home ownership is far below the state average.
Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. Most households own two cars, and the drive time to the city is much lower than in most similar areas.
The community is highly mobile, as 45.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, though this is below the national figure.
Working life is active here, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Health care and manufacturing are the most common industries.
The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.