Springfield
Two numbers frame Springfield: 67.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, and the median age is 32, eight years below the national figure. This is a mortgage-belt suburb purpose-built for young families, with 51.3% of households carrying mortgages and household incomes at the 82nd percentile nationally. Population growth of 1.78% per year (+152 persons) is feeding a projected total of 9,313 by 2031. The 30.3% born overseas, 8.7 points above the national rate, reflects the corridor's pull on skilled migrants settling in Brisbane's southwest growth zone.
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
Median House
$484K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Springfield's estimated median house price of $484,000 positions it below the Brisbane metro average, attractive for families on dual incomes. The stock overwhelmingly caters to larger households: 67.4% four-plus-bedroom homes and 30.9% three-bedroom. Only 0.5% of dwellings are studios or one-bedroom, confirming this is not a downsizer market. Mortgage-to-income of 18.4% sits well below the 30% stress threshold, one of the lowest ratios in the Brisbane corridor. The 27.5% turnover rate is higher than average, partly because younger households are still settling, with 72.5% having stayed 5 years.
For Buyers
Springfield's estimated median house price of $484,000 positions it below the Brisbane metro average, attractive for families on dual incomes. The stock overwhelmingly caters to larger households: 67.4% four-plus-bedroom homes and 30.9% three-bedroom. Only 0.5% of dwellings are studios or one-bedroom, confirming this is not a downsizer market. Mortgage-to-income of 18.4% sits well below the 30% stress threshold, one of the lowest ratios in the Brisbane corridor. The 27.5% turnover rate is higher than average, partly because younger households are still settling, with 72.5% having stayed 5 years.
For Investors
With 33.8% of households renting and weekly rent at $385, the gross yield on the $484,000 estimated median comes to approximately 4.1%, above the national average. Vacancy at 4.3% is within the healthy band. The population growth rate of 1.78% per year provides sustained demand. However, both internal (+84/year) and overseas (+92/year) migration feeding the growth means tenant pools are diverse but potentially transient. Zero formal development applications in the past 12 months contrasts with the visible greenfield expansion in the corridor, suggesting approvals sit at the precinct level rather than individual DA stage.
Schools in Springfield iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
The Springfield Anglican College
Prep-12 · 1124 students
Woodcrest State College
Prep-12 · 1709 students
Hymba Yumba Independent School
Prep-12 · 224 students
Demographics
Springfield's median age of 32 makes it 8 years younger than the national median, consistent with a mortgage-belt suburb in its family-formation phase. University attainment at 30.1% matches the national rate. The overseas-born share of 30.3% is 8.7 points above average, with Samoan (75 speakers), Punjabi (43), Hindi (39), and Mandarin (34) reflecting Pacific Islander and South Asian migration corridors into Brisbane's southwest. English ancestry leads (2,560) but is less dominant than typical Australian suburbs, with 1,108 residents identifying other ancestry backgrounds. Average household size of 3.1 runs 0.6 above the national figure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.8%
Houses
12.6%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses dominate at 86.8%, with semi-detached at 12.6% and apartments virtually absent at 0.6%. The bedroom distribution is heavily skewed large: 67.4% have 4-plus bedrooms and 30.9% have 3 bedrooms, leaving under 2% for smaller formats. This correlates directly with the 3.1 average household size. Ownership favours mortgages (51.3%) over outright ownership (14.9%), consistent with a younger suburb where most households purchased in the last 10 to 15 years. At 33.8% renting, the tenure split sits close to the national average. Rent-to-income of 17.7% and mortgage-to-income of 18.4% are both comfortably below stress levels.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$385
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
17.9%
Couples, no children
6,470
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 18.7% (453 workers), followed by education (11.2%), public administration (9.7%), construction (8.3%), and professional services (8.2%). This public-sector weighting reflects proximity to Springfield Central and government services in the Ipswich corridor. Professionals are the largest occupation group (746), with clerical and admin workers close behind (578). Unemployment at 6.2% runs above the national average, and the participation rate of 67.2% is solid. SEIFA shows a split profile: IER decile 8 (high economic resources) but IEO decile 5 (middling education opportunity), suggesting a community that earns well relative to its formal qualifications.
Unemployment
2.6%
Labour Force
5,051
Unemployed
131
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.7%
Part-time
24.1%
Participation
67.2%
Employed
3,457
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.1%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
30.3%
Dwellings
2,321
Transport to Work
Three schools serve the area: The Springfield Anglican College (Independent, ICSEA 1109, 1,124 students) performs well above the national average, while Woodcrest State College (Government, ICSEA 971, 1,709 students) is the largest by enrolment. Hymba Yumba Independent School (ICSEA 760, 224 students) provides specialised Indigenous education. Car dependency is high at 88.1%, with public transport at 4.8%. Walking and cycling at 1.2% is low, reflecting the suburban layout. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Springfield at the national midpoint, though the IER decile of 8 indicates household resources sit well above that.
Drive
88.1%
Public Transport
4.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.78%/yr
(+152 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is expanding at 1.78% per year, adding 152 people annually, with projections reaching 9,313 by 2031. The 10-year population change of 10.6% is moderate, but migration is balanced between internal (+84/year) and overseas (+92/year), a healthier composition than areas dependent on a single source. Affordability improved from 45.3% mortgage-to-income in 2011 to 41.9% in 2021. The young share has dropped 4.3 points while seniors gained 3.6 points, indicating Springfield's pioneer families are aging in place. Gentrification score of 34 with early signs noted, and population growth accelerated from 3% to 21% over the decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+92
Net Internal / yr
+84
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +24% since 2011, Net internal migration +84/yr, Accelerating: 3% → 21%
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 works well for families seeking affordable large homes, with 67.4% having 4-plus bedrooms and mortgage stress at just 18.4% of income. The median age of 32 creates a community oriented around young families. Trade-offs include 88.1% car dependency, limited walkability (1.2%), and above-average unemployment at 6.2%.
What is the median house price in Springfield?
The estimated median house price is $484,000 as of 2025, based on rental yield data. This positions Springfield below the broader Brisbane metro median, offering entry-level pricing for the 67.4% of homes with 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 3 schools: The Springfield Anglican College (Independent, ICSEA 1109, 1,124 students), Woodcrest State College (Government, ICSEA 971, 1,709 students), and Hymba Yumba Independent School (ICSEA 760, 224 students). The Anglican College scores 109 points above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1000.
Is Springfield safe?
Crime data is not available for Springfield in the current dataset. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 6 places it slightly above the national midpoint for disadvantage. The 11.3% volunteering rate sits below the national average, and the unemployment rate of 6.2% is above the national benchmark of around 4%.
Is Springfield good for property investment?
Gross yield of approximately 4.1% ($385/week on $484,000) exceeds most capital city averages. Population growth of 1.78% per year (+152 persons) provides demand. Vacancy at 4.3% is healthy. The risk factor is the renter share of 33.8%, which is average, and the 27.5% turnover rate suggests a more transient tenant base than established suburbs.
How is Springfield's population changing?
Population is growing at 1.78% annually, adding about 152 people per year. The projected total is 9,313 by 2031. Growth comes from both internal migration (+84/year) and overseas migration (+92/year). Over 10 years, population grew 10.6%, with growth accelerating from 3% to 21%.
What languages are spoken in Springfield?
With 30.3% born overseas, Springfield has notable linguistic diversity. The most common non-English languages are Samoan (75 speakers), Punjabi (43), Hindi (39), Mandarin (34), and Malayalam (24). This reflects the Pacific Islander and South Asian migration patterns into Brisbane's southwest corridor.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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