Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Guanaba - Springbrook

304 km²

Guanaba - Springbrook is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes, fewer residents than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Guanaba - Springbrook, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,420▲ +10.6%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +7.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1516.5%People in a de facto relationship15.0%▲ +25.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)32.5%

Young adults (25–44)23.8%

Seniors (65+)17.9%

Children (0–14)16.5%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (12%).

Married47%
Never married34%
Divorced12%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and England (6%).

Australia73.7%

New Zealand5.8%

England5.5%

South Africa1.0%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.2%

China0.1%

India0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (11%).

English45.3%

Australian34.6%

Scottish12.7%

Irish11.6%

German7.3%

Italian2.1%

Dutch2.0%

Chinese0.8%

Greek0.6%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only87.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Italian0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.9%

Religious affiliation

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion55%
Christianity42%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.8%

Highest year of school

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1255.1%

Year 1024.9%

Year 116.8%

Year 9 or below6.7%

Highest qualification level

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV35.9%

Bachelor degree20.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.7%

Postgraduate degree6.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II2.6%

Field of qualification

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Engineering & related at 16%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related13.7%

Management & commerce13.6%

Society & culture10.6%

Health10.4%

Architecture & building9.7%

Education7.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.0%

Creative arts5.0%

Agriculture & environment4.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$764▲ +36.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,736▲ +47.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,977▲ +46.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.2%

Household income distribution

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99929.7%

$650–$1,49925.7%

Under $65014.1%

$3,000–$3,99910.8%

$4,000 or more10.4%

Personal income distribution

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65039.5%

$650–$1,49931.0%

$1,500–$2,99915.7%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.7%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None62.4%

One condition19.0%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Arthritis9.2%

Mental health8.3%

Other condition7.9%

Asthma7.0%

Heart disease3.6%

Cancer3.0%

Diabetes2.3%

Lung condition2.1%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.9%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid26.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +3.8%since 2011 One-parent families12.3%People living alone21.4%▲ +4.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people36.7%

1 person21.4%

3 people16.3%

4 people14.3%

5 people6.3%

6 or more5.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$375▲ +34.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,829▼ -1.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting12.4%Homes owned outright35.6%Separate (detached) houses96.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.2%▲ +4.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (13%).

Owned with a mortgage48%
Owned outright36%
Rented13%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (3%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house97%
Other dwelling3%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms37.5%

4 bedrooms27.0%

2 bedrooms13.9%

5 or more13.7%

1 bedroom5.2%

Studio / none1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and Under $200 (12%).

$350–$54942.0%

$200–$34926.6%

Under $20011.2%

$550–$74910.6%

$750 or more3.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,800–$2,99932.1%

$1,000–$1,79927.2%

Under $1,00016.3%

$3,000 or more16.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.6%▼ -70.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (23%) and 3 vehicles (21%).

2 vehicles39.6%

1 vehicle22.9%

3 vehicles20.5%

4 or more15.6%

No vehicle0.6%

How people get to work

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)59.6%

Worked at home18.5%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Walked2.3%

Train0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.6%Labour-force participation60.8%Employed full-time51.4%

Industries people work in

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (8%).

Construction14.9%

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Education & training8.0%

Retail trade7.6%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Professional & technical6.3%

Manufacturing5.9%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Other services5.0%

Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Guanaba - Springbrook, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals19.5%

Technicians & trades18.2%

Managers14.7%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Labourers10.5%

Community & personal service10.3%

Sales workers6.9%

Machinery operators & drivers5.2%

Areas within Guanaba - Springbrook

Guanaba - Springbrook Block 1 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 2 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 3 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 4 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 5 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 6 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 7 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 8 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 9 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 10 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 11 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 12 Guanaba - Springbrook Block 13

Nearby areas

Mudgeeraba - Bonogin Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera Worongary - Tallai Tamborine - Canungra Reedy Creek - Andrews Robina - West Merrimac Highland Park

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