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Spring Farm

12 km²

High household incomes set Spring Farm apart from the rest of the state and nation. This small South Australian community is a wealthy area where typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure. It is a family-oriented place with a high number of children and a well-qualified workforce. The neighborhood is almost entirely made up of large, separate houses and is very car-dependent.

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The area has a high proportion of children under 15, at 21.0%, which is well above the state average. The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home for 94.3% of the population. No residents reported using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 43.8% of people have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.7%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 28.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This is consistent with a high 62.3% of people completing Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,750. About 43.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average.

The community is healthier than most, with 23.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also high, with 35.8% of people caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families with children make up 73.1% of households, though 33.3% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 48.7%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 32.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in manufacturing or construction.

The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries.

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