Springfield
A 32-year median age and 7,322 residents give Springfield a notably young profile, with the median age 8 years below the national figure. The suburb is also strongly family-oriented: 86.8% of homes are separate houses, 67.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 51.0% are owned with a mortgage. Household income sits at the 82.8th percentile, while 30.3% of residents were born overseas, 8.7 percentage points above the national comparison. Compared with older western suburbs, Springfield is shaped by internal migration, detached housing and a 4.52% annual growth trend.
Population
7,322
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,176/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Springfield is most suited to buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing rather than compact apartment living. Separate houses account for 86.8% of homes, while 67.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and only 0.6% are apartments. The $1,733 monthly mortgage figure represents 18.4% of household income, compared with weekly rent of $385 and rent at 17.7% of income. With 51.0% of households carrying a mortgage and just 14.8% owning outright, the suburb has a clear mortgage-belt profile. A suburb-wide median house price is unavailable, so buyers should assess current comparable sales, borrowing costs and the exact condition of each property.
For Buyers
Springfield is most suited to buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing rather than compact apartment living. Separate houses account for 86.8% of homes, while 67.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and only 0.6% are apartments. The $1,733 monthly mortgage figure represents 18.4% of household income, compared with weekly rent of $385 and rent at 17.7% of income. With 51.0% of households carrying a mortgage and just 14.8% owning outright, the suburb has a clear mortgage-belt profile. A suburb-wide median house price is unavailable, so buyers should assess current comparable sales, borrowing costs and the exact condition of each property.
For Investors
Springfield has a meaningful tenant base, with 33.6% of households renting, and the weekly rent is $385. The 4.3% vacancy rate sits alongside 16.7% rent growth, suggesting tenant demand has strengthened, although investors should compare current listings and leasing times before assuming future increases. Compared with the renter share, the vacancy rate indicates a market that is not severely oversupplied. Development recorded 0 applications in the past 12 months, while the wider growth profile is 4.52% annually and driven by internal migration. A median sale price is unavailable, so gross yield must be calculated from the actual purchase price rather than inferred from a suburb median.
Schools in Springfield
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Hymba Yumba Independent School (Springfield)
The Springfield Anglican College (Springfield Greenbank Arterial, Springfield)
Woodcrest State College
Demographics
Springfield's population is 7,322 and its median age of 32 is 8 years younger than the national comparison. The average household contains 3.1 people, 0.6 above the national figure, reflecting the suburb's family structure: 52.1% of couples have children and 18.4% of families are one-parent households. Overseas-born residents account for 30.3%, or 8.7 percentage points above the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded for 2,560 residents, followed by Other at 1,108, Scottish at 637, Irish at 609 and German at 406. Residential stability is fairly strong, with 72.5% staying at the same address and 27.5% turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.8%
Houses
12.6%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Springfield's housing stock is dominated by family-sized detached homes: 86.8% are separate houses, 12.6% are semi-detached and 0.6% are apartments. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms account for 67.4%, compared with 30.9% for 3-bedroom dwellings. Tenure is concentrated among mortgage holders at 51.0%, while 33.6% rent and 14.8% own outright. Compared with nearby Brookwater and Augustine Heights, Springfield presents a broad, mainstream family housing profile rather than a tightly specialised niche. The $385 weekly rent and $1,733 monthly mortgage figure show similar income pressure, with rent-to-income at 17.7% and mortgage-to-income at 18.4%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $385.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600 · units $450
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$919
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
104
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.1%
Couples with children
28.1%
Couples, no children
18.4%
Single parent
2,018
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Springfield's largest listed industry at 18.7%, employing 453 people, followed by Education at 11.2% and 272 people, Public Administration at 9.7% and 236, Construction at 8.3% and 202, and Professional and Technical services at 8.2% and 198. The occupation mix includes 746 professionals, 578 clerical and administrative workers, 513 community and personal service workers, 501 trades workers and 381 labourers. Participation is 73.6%, unemployment is 5.7% and full-time employment is 63.2%. Household income of $2,176 per week places Springfield at the 82.8th percentile, higher than the 50th percentile midpoint. Economic resources are stronger than the IEO decile 5 result alone suggests, reflected in an IER decile of 8, while IRSAD is decile 5.
Unemployment
5.7%
Labour Force
4,038
Unemployed
229
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.2%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
73.6%
Employed
3,809
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.1%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
30.3%
Dwellings
2,321
Transport to Work
Springfield is practical for car-based households: 72.5% drive to work, compared with 4.0% using public transport and 1.0% walking or cycling. A further 17.7% work from home, which can reduce daily commuting for some households. Three local schools span 1 government state college and 2 independent non-state schools, giving families a mix of sectors but making exact enrolment zones important. Socioeconomic results are mixed, with an IRSAD decile of 5, IRSD decile 6, IER decile 8 and IEO decile 5. Compared with public transport use, car reliance is pronounced, so access to a vehicle is important. Volunteering is 11.3% and 5.2% of residents need assistance. Check current Queensland Police information before comparing street-level safety.
Drive
72.5%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
17.7%
Population Forecast
+4.52%/yr
(+1,333 people/yr)
High GrowthSpringfield has a high-growth outlook, with the annual trend recorded at 4.52% and internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area runs at 129.4% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Rent growth of 16.7% shows housing demand moving alongside population pressure, but affordability remained broadly stable, shifting from 42.4 in 2011 to 41.4 in 2021. Compared with an established suburb undergoing renewal, Springfield's 4.52% growth and gentrification score of 0 point more toward new development than inner-suburban uplift. The development-stage label is New development, while the separate shift label is Not gentrifying.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+328
Net Internal / yr
+658
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Springfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springfield a good suburb to live in?
Springfield suits households wanting detached housing and access to schools, with a median age of 32, 86.8% separate houses and 72.5% driving to work. Compared with the national age profile, residents are 8 years younger, although the 4.0% public transport share means daily life is strongly car-oriented.
What is the median house price in Springfield?
A suburb-wide median house price is not available. For an affordability frame, weekly rent is $385, monthly mortgage cost is $1,733, rent-to-income is 17.7% and mortgage-to-income is 18.4%. Compare current comparable sales and listings rather than relying on a single estimate.
What schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 3 nearby schools spanning 1 government state college and 2 independent non-state schools. Families should confirm enrolment zones against the exact address, as access can differ across the western corridor and school sector availability may vary from one part of the suburb to another.
Is Springfield safe?
A current suburb crime rate is not available to quote. Springfield has 7,322 residents and 5.2% need assistance, but those figures do not determine street-level safety. Check current Queensland Police information before comparing streets or nearby suburbs, particularly when assessing different housing pockets.
Is Springfield good for property investment?
Springfield has investment positives, including 33.6% renters, $385 weekly rent, a 4.3% vacancy rate and 16.7% rent growth. The 4.52% annual growth trend is driven by internal migration. No median sale price is available, so calculate yield from actual purchase prices and allow for property-specific costs.
How is Springfield's population changing?
The suburb has 7,322 residents today. Growth is forecast at 4.52% annually, driven by internal migration, while population change across the wider area is 129.4% over 10 years. The trajectory is Mixed, and affordability moved from 42.4 in 2011 to 41.4 in 2021, so growth is strong but not uniformly improving.
What languages are spoken in Springfield?
English ancestry is recorded for 2,560 residents, while the most listed non-English languages include Samoan at 75, Punjabi at 43, Hindi at 39, Mandarin at 34 and Malayalam at 24. Overseas-born residents make up 30.3% of Springfield, 8.7 percentage points above the national comparison.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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