Springfield

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 17.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is a higher proportion of de facto relationships here than in most similar areas, reaching 14.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.4%, which is well below the Tasmanian figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the only language used at home by 95.1% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 43.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure but well below the Tasmanian average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.4%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures, and 42.9% of residents finished school at Year 10.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,147, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents here are healthier than those in most similar areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.7%, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.2% of people helping out, far above the national rate. There is also a much higher rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas, and 6.4% of residents served in the Defence Force.

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

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Over half of the households consist of couples with children, and 36.1% are couples without children.

Every single home in Springfield is a separate house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.1%, while 42.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no homes without a motor vehicle. Many residents have multiple cars, with 45% of homes owning two vehicles.

About 32.1% of residents moved here in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded, which is far below the national and state trends.

The workforce is very active, with 64.5% of adults working or looking for work. There is no unemployment in the community, and 37.5% of workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.