Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Forest Springs

52 km²

Forest Springs has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and a somewhat older age profile.

📍 Forest Springs, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population104—since 2011 Median age50 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over19.2%Children under 1518.3%People in a de facto relationship20.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 37%, followed by Seniors (65+) (19%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)38.5%

Seniors (65+)19.2%

Children (0–14)18.3%

Youth (15–24)16.3%

Young adults (25–44)10.6%

Marital status

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (10%).

Married52%
Never married28%
Divorced10%
Separated5%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by New Zealand (5%).

Australia71.2%

New Zealand3.8%

Ancestry

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (29%) and Irish (9%).

Australian40.4%

English31.7%

Irish9.6%

Scottish9.6%

Chinese9.6%

German9.6%

Language

People using another language at home9.6%

Language used at home

In Forest Springs, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (11%).

English only76.9%

Mandarin9.6%

Religion

People with no religion18.3%

Religious affiliation

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Christianity at 80%, followed by No religion (20%).

Christianity80%
No religion20%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.3%

Highest year of school

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (44%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1239.1%

Year 1034.5%

Year 9 or below4.6%

Highest qualification level

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV35.1%

Bachelor degree17.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.0%

Postgraduate degree5.3%

Field of qualification

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (22%) and Engineering & related (19%).

Agriculture & environment10.5%

Management & commerce10.5%

Engineering & related8.8%

Health7.0%

Education5.3%

Society & culture5.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$565—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,541—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,424—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.1%

Household income distribution

In Forest Springs, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 55%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (24%) and $4,000 or more (12%).

$650–$1,49950.0%

$1,500–$2,99922.2%

$4,000 or more11.1%

Under $6508.3%

Personal income distribution

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65040.7%

$650–$1,49923.1%

$1,500–$2,9998.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.2%People with a mental health condition4.8%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Forest Springs, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (13%) and Two conditions (7%).

None68.3%

One condition12.5%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more6.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Arthritis at 27%, followed by Heart disease (20%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis14.4%

Heart disease10.6%

Asthma6.7%

Lung condition4.8%

Mental health4.8%

Other condition4.8%

Stroke3.8%

Cancer2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.7%People providing unpaid care8.8%People caring for children unpaid18.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011 One-parent families4.8%People living alone16.7%—since 2011

Family composition

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (44%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children44%
One-parent families5%

Household size

In Forest Springs, the largest group is 2 people at 56%, followed by 1 person (17%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people55.6%

1 person16.7%

3 people13.9%

4 people13.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$603—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting8.3%Homes owned outright58.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.6%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Owned outright at 64%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (9%).

Owned outright64%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented9%

Types of homes

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Forest Springs, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms36.1%

4 bedrooms33.3%

2 bedrooms19.4%

5 or more11.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 57%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (43%).

Under $1,00044.4%

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Forest Springs, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 34%, followed by 3 vehicles (34%) and 4 or more (22%).

2 vehicles30.6%

3 vehicles30.6%

4 or more19.4%

1 vehicle8.3%

How people get to work

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)54.5%

Worked at home21.8%

Walked5.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years22.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.5%Labour-force participation58.2%Employed full-time65.5%

Industries people work in

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 45%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Construction (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing38.2%

Health care & social assistance10.9%

Construction7.3%

Wholesale trade7.3%

Retail trade7.3%

Public administration & safety7.3%

Education & training7.3%

Occupations people work in

In Forest Springs, the largest group is Managers at 33%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Labourers (19%).

Managers25.5%

Professionals14.5%

Labourers14.5%

Sales workers9.1%

Clerical & administrative7.3%

Machinery operators & drivers7.3%

Nearby areas

Spring Creek (Toowoomba - Qld)Berat Allora Mount Marshall Headington Hill Glengallan Clintonvale Upper Pilton

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