South Springfield

This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, far above the Tasmanian figure of 16.6%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.0% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, German, and Irish.

A higher than usual 16.7% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the national figure. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

The community is largely non-religious, with 56.7% reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Other reported affiliations include Christianity and Islam.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12 (61.9%), which is far above the state average. However, 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, about the same as the state average but well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are very common here, affecting 30.0% of the population, which is far above both the state and national figures. Conversely, no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 47.6% of people providing this care, far above the national average. Around 19.0% of residents volunteer, which is well above the national figure.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 11, which is far younger than the average for First Nations people in Tasmania and Australia.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and with 2.7 people per home, households are a little larger than the state average.

Housing costs are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $185 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $788, both of which are far below national figures.

The area is very remote, with a long drive time to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is seeing significant movement, with 53.3% of residents having moved here in the last five years, far above the state and national averages.

A higher than usual 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the Tasmanian and national figures.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.