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Springton
1 km²
Weekly household incomes in Springton (L) are far below the national figure, reflecting a community with more modest means. This small settlement of 398 people is noticeably older than the Australian average, yet it has a surprisingly high number of children. Most residents live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars, though the area is very walkable for daily essentials. It is a place where many people now identify as having no religion.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, a figure well above the state average.
English ancestry is common here at 49.5%. While 13.3% of the population was born overseas, this is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents (56.0%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 26 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 19 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,025, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a standing much lower than most similar areas.
Mental health conditions are reported by 14.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. About 33.9% of people live with a long-term health condition.
Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 6.9% of people having served in the Defence Force. About 15.5% of the community regularly volunteer.
One-parent families are very common at 23.6%, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 32.8% of people live alone, a figure higher than most similar areas.
Almost all homes are separate houses (97.7%), and renting is far less common here than across Australia. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,083, which is well below the state average.
Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, and only 3.9% of people work from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent overseas arrivals recorded.
The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure. Manufacturing and health care are the most common industries for those who work.
The area is very walkable, with all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.