Springside

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 54. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.1%.

English is the only language spoken at home for 93.1% of residents. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the community speaks a language other than English.

Religion is common here, with 73.5% of people identifying as Christian. Only 16.7% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas. Only 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 29.8% completed Year 12, both of which are far below the national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are rare here, as no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 29.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition, affecting 16.7% of residents.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.2% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many also spend significant time on housework, with 29.8% doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations residents in Springside are far older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 58. Their typical personal income of $875 is far above the national figure of $540.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (55.6%) or couples without children (32.2%), while very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Because of this, 22.2% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 18.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is high, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing (29.6%) or as managers (29.6%).

Springside is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.