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Springlands
1,784 km²
A stark contrast to the state average, Springlands is a sparsely populated area where residents are far older than the national figure. The community is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a population of just 39 people. It is a place of high individual earnings and strong volunteerism, though it remains deeply car-dependent. The area is largely residential, with a small number of people working in agriculture and transport.
Household incomes here are high, yet Springlands's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, there are very few seniors, with only 7.7% aged 65 and over.
The area has almost no overseas influence, with 0.0% of people born abroad, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the 0.0% of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 48.7% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.9%, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.3% completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical weekly pay of $1,274 far above the state figure. About 16.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Help with daily activities is needed by 15.4% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.2%, around the national average.
Community spirit is high, with 29.0% of people volunteering, far above the state figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common here than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Half of the households are couples without children, and 40% are couples with children. There are no one-parent families, a figure far below the national average.
Households typically have 2.5 people, which is about the same as the Queensland and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 25% of people work from home and the rest drive.
The population is very stable, with only 13.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Job activity is very high, with 77.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is almost completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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