Springfield Central

The area is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 30. However, 23.9% of residents are seniors, which is well above the national figure, and there are very few children under 15.

People born overseas make up 28.2% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 16.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though well below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 41.5%, while 38.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the Queensland average.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are well below the national figure at 18.7%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,089, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below both the state and nation.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.2% of people having a long-term condition, well above the national average. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 15.8% of residents.

Very few people provide unpaid care or do housework, and volunteering is well below the national average. Notably, 10.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 29, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian figures.

Living alone is very common, with 68.8% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.4 people.

Renters make up 62.5% of the area, far above the national figure. The housing is almost entirely flats or apartments, with very few separate houses or large family homes.

Public transport infrastructure is far above the state average, with 16 stops for a small population. Despite this, 28.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.

The community is highly mobile, as 78.8% of people moved in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at 33.3%.

Working or looking for work is far below the national average at 48.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services, far above the state averages.