Urban Centre · Area profile

Springbrook (L)

1 km²

Springbrook (L) has a low share of renters, a small population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

📍 Springbrook (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population292▼ -16.8%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▼ -20.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over16.8%Children under 1516.8%People in a de facto relationship20.5%▲ +106.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (29%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)32.9%

Young adults (25–44)29.8%

Children (0–14)16.8%

Seniors (65+)16.8%

Youth (15–24)5.1%

Marital status

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Never married at 42%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (15%).

Never married42%
Married34%
Divorced15%
Separated5%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia70.9%

England6.5%

New Zealand4.5%

Ancestry

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (15%).

English39.0%

Australian33.6%

Irish17.8%

Scottish11.3%

German8.9%

Italian3.8%

Dutch2.7%

Language

People using another language at home3.4%

Language used at home

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only84.9%

Religion

People with no religion56.2%

Religious affiliation

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is No religion at 68%, followed by Christianity (30%) and Other religions (2%).

No religion68%
Christianity30%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.0%

Highest year of school

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1255.3%

Year 1022.1%

Year 118.9%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Highest qualification level

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV35.4%

Bachelor degree17.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.1%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Postgraduate degree2.3%

Field of qualification

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Management & commerce at 15%, followed by Health (13%) and Education (11%).

Management & commerce12.0%

Health10.3%

Education9.1%

Engineering & related8.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.0%

Architecture & building6.9%

Natural & physical sciences6.3%

Agriculture & environment6.3%

Society & culture6.3%

Creative arts4.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$612▲ +36.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,230▲ +64.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,239▲ +14.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week3.5%

Household income distribution

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49937.7%

$1,500–$2,99926.3%

Under $65021.9%

$3,000–$3,9993.5%

Personal income distribution

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65049.0%

$650–$1,49928.4%

$1,500–$2,99914.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.8%People with a mental health condition12.0%People needing help with daily activities4.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (25%) and Three or more (5%).

None57.2%

One condition21.9%

Three or more4.8%

Two conditions3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health12.0%

Other condition11.3%

Asthma8.9%

Arthritis7.5%

Heart disease5.5%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke2.4%

Diabetes1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid25.5%People who served in the Defence Force6.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework29.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▲ +15.8%since 2011 One-parent families20.5%People living alone29.8%▼ -19.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 39%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (21%).

Couples with children39%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families21%
Other families5%

Household size

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people32.5%

1 person29.8%

3 people18.4%

5 people8.8%

4 people7.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,497▲ +199.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting7.9%Homes owned outright37.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms62.3%▲ +12.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (9%).

Owned with a mortgage50%
Owned outright41%
Rented9%

Types of homes

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms45.6%

2 bedrooms30.7%

4 bedrooms16.7%

Studio / none3.5%

1 bedroom2.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is $350–$549 at 75%, followed by $200–$349 (25%).

$350–$549133.3%

$200–$34944.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79943.4%

$1,800–$2,99928.3%

Under $1,00020.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 47%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles44.6%

1 vehicle33.0%

3 vehicles13.4%

4 or more4.5%

How people get to work

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)64.1%

Worked at home8.5%

Walked5.1%

Car (passenger)2.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.0%Recent arrivals from overseas5.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.7%Labour-force participation51.9%Employed full-time52.1%

Industries people work in

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Construction at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (18%) and Accommodation & food (18%).

Construction17.9%

Health care & social assistance17.9%

Accommodation & food17.1%

Professional & technical9.4%

Public administration & safety6.8%

Manufacturing6.0%

Retail trade5.1%

Education & training4.3%

Other services4.3%

Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Springbrook (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 26%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Managers (13%).

Technicians & trades25.6%

Professionals16.2%

Managers12.8%

Labourers12.0%

Community & personal service10.3%

Clerical & administrative9.4%

Machinery operators & drivers9.4%

Sales workers3.4%

Nearby areas

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