Bennett Springs

Children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is only 32, and seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in most other areas.

Cultural diversity is very high, with 47.6% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Indian, and Vietnamese.

Nearly half of the community (49.9%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the 9.3% of residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 23.2% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12 (62.1%), well above the national average. While 19% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national figures.

Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly household income of $2,077, which is a little above the national figure. Typical family incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

The community is healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (19.7%) and mental health conditions (4.6%) compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid care for children is a major activity for 31% of the population, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19. In this area, First Nations households earn much more than the state and national averages, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household and 72% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (96.9%), with 96.1% having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, as outright ownership is far below the national average.

Most people drive to work, and 70.7% of the workforce are drivers. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, very few people (3%) use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below both state and national figures.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (69.7%), well above the national average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and construction.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, though many residents live far from groceries and schools. Overall, the area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 4.6.