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Springwood
6 km²
A significant number of residents have moved into Springwood in the last five years, with 41.2% of the population arriving recently. This suburb is a diverse community where nearly 31% of people were born overseas and many households earn above the national typical income. It is a very walkable area with a high proportion of families and seniors, creating a balanced mix of ages. The neighborhood is well served by public transport and local amenities, making it a convenient place to live in the Logan region.
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The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical age of 40 and a senior population that is well above the state figure at 20.5%. While children under 15 make up about 17.8% of residents, those in de facto relationships are less common here than in most similar areas.
Springwood is notably diverse, with 30.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 7.8%.
Language diversity is high, as 16.8% of people use a language other than English at home, well above the state figure. However, this is well below the national average, and only 2.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.1% of residents report having no religion. This figure is about the same as the national average but sits well below the Queensland figure.
The area is well qualified, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, a rate well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree, and the suburb is served by a high number of schools.
Typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, reaching $1,736 per week. This is about the same as the national typical income, and 20.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 7.3% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 30.1% of the population, and mental health conditions are more common than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, affecting 27.7% of people. Conversely, volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, at 13.8%.
First Nations residents in Springwood have a Year 12 completion rate of 57.9%, which is far above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is also well above the state and national figures at $807 per week.
Families with children are common, making up 56.9% of households. Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.
Rent is much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly cost of $380. While 80.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 28.5% of residents own their home outright, which is much lower than in most areas.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of bus stops and routes. Only 3.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.8% of the population, though this is well below the state and national figures.
Most residents are working or looking for work, with 62.8% of adults in the labour force. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
Springwood is very walkable, with 80.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This is far above the state average, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park.