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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Caroline Springs

7 km²

Caroline Springs has more residents than most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.

Beyond that, it has slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Caroline Springs, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population20,365—since 2011Median age35 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over8.9%Children under 1522.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4974974

Age structure

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)28.0%
Older adults (45–64)26.0%
Children (0–14)22.4%
Youth (15–24)14.7%
Seniors (65+)8.9%

Marital status

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married34%
  • Divorced7%
  • Separated3%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Australia at 74%, followed by India (8%) and Philippines (7%).

Australia54.7%
India5.9%
Philippines4.9%
Vietnam3.2%
New Zealand1.9%
China1.2%
England1.2%
Italy0.6%
South Africa0.2%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home45.7%

Language used at home

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is English only at 71%, followed by Vietnamese (7%) and Arabic (4%).

English only49.7%
Vietnamese4.9%
Arabic2.8%
Tagalog2.6%
Punjabi2.6%
Hindi1.9%
Mandarin1.7%
Greek1.2%
Italian1.2%
Cantonese1.1%

Religion

People with no religion21.4%

Religious affiliation

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (23%) and Islam (8%).

  • Christianity57%
  • No religion23%
  • Islam8%
  • Hinduism5%
  • Buddhism5%
  • Other religions3%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1269.2%

Highest year of school

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Year 12 at 73%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1269.2%
Year 109.2%
Year 9 or below8.7%
Year 117.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$813—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,133—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,277—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.8%

Household income distribution

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99935.1%
$650–$1,49921.6%
$3,000–$3,99914.0%
$4,000 or more13.9%
Under $6509.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.3%People with a mental health condition5.6%People needing help with daily activities4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma7.3%
Other condition6.6%
Mental health5.6%
Arthritis5.1%
Diabetes5.0%
Heart disease2.4%
Cancer1.6%
Lung condition0.8%
Stroke0.6%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.9%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid30.7%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1—since 2011One-parent families13.6%

Family composition

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (14%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children71%
  • Couples without children14%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$401—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011Households renting21.8%Homes owned outright24.3%Separate (detached) houses89.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (25%) and Rented (22%).

  • Owned with a mortgage52%
  • Owned outright25%
  • Rented22%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house89%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached7%
  • Flat or apartment3%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years31.8%

How people get to work

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)52.7%
Worked at home24.1%
Car (passenger)4.3%
Train0.9%
Walked0.6%
Bus0.5%
Bicycle0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate6.2%Labour-force participation68.2%Employed full-time60.6%

Industries people work in

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.2%
Retail trade10.6%
Construction10.0%
Education & training8.3%
Transport & warehousing8.1%
Manufacturing7.4%
Professional & technical6.1%
Accommodation & food6.0%
Public administration & safety5.3%
Finance & insurance4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Caroline Springs, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Managers (13%).

Professionals21.5%
Clerical & administrative14.4%
Managers12.3%
Technicians & trades12.1%
Community & personal service10.8%
Sales workers9.5%
Labourers8.6%
Machinery operators & drivers8.3%

Areas within Caroline Springs

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