Springfield
A population of 14 and a median age of 23 place Springfield 17 years below the national age benchmark, while its average household size of 4.5 is 2 people above national. Household income is $2,999 a week, at the 97.2 percentile, creating a sharp contrast between a very young profile and high reported household earnings. Across the wider area, population change reaches 129.4% over 10 years and the annual trend is 4.52%, driven by internal migration. Compared with Springfield Lakes and Augustine Heights, treat this Springfield as a distinct, low-count locality: address-level checks matter because its 619.74 sq km footprint is large and the housing measures are incomplete.
Population
14
Median Age
23.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,999/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
For buyers, the clearest signal is household scale rather than a price point: average household size is 4.5, which is 2 above the national comparison, and weekly household income is $2,999 at the 97.2 percentile. A median house price, weekly rent, mortgage figure and bedroom mix are not available as usable buying benchmarks, while the recorded tenure profile is not suitable for a normal ownership comparison. That makes a standard deposit or mortgage comparison less reliable than an address-by-address review. Because the locality covers 619.74 sq km and contains only 14 residents, check the exact dwelling, services, title conditions and commuting options. Compared with Springfield Lakes and Augustine Heights, do not assume the same estate-style housing mix or pricing.
For Buyers
For buyers, the clearest signal is household scale rather than a price point: average household size is 4.5, which is 2 above the national comparison, and weekly household income is $2,999 at the 97.2 percentile. A median house price, weekly rent, mortgage figure and bedroom mix are not available as usable buying benchmarks, while the recorded tenure profile is not suitable for a normal ownership comparison. That makes a standard deposit or mortgage comparison less reliable than an address-by-address review. Because the locality covers 619.74 sq km and contains only 14 residents, check the exact dwelling, services, title conditions and commuting options. Compared with Springfield Lakes and Augustine Heights, do not assume the same estate-style housing mix or pricing.
For Investors
Investors have a growth-led case, but not enough local rent evidence for a conventional yield calculation. The wider-area trend is 4.52% annually, with internal migration the primary driver, and 10-year population change is 129.4%. Rent growth is 16.7%, higher than the 0 development events recorded in the past 12 months, although weekly rent and vacancy rate are not usable figures. The gentrification score is 0 and the stage is New development, so the thesis is expansion rather than established upgrading. Compared with a mature rental market, verify achievable rent, tenant depth, insurance and resale demand before relying on growth assumptions.
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 records a median age of 23, 17 years below the national benchmark, and an average household size of 4.5, 2 above national. The population is 71.4% male, while reported ancestry counts are 7 English and 5 Irish; religion counts include 7 Christianity and 3 no religion. With only 14 residents, these proportions describe a very small base, so service planning should focus on actual households rather than assume a broad suburban profile. Compared with Springfield Lakes and Augustine Heights, avoid treating this snapshot as representative of the wider growth corridor, because the recorded age and household measures are concentrated in a small population.
Age Distribution
Dwelling Structure
N/A
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Housing choices cannot be priced confidently because median house price, price quarter, weekly rent, vacancy, bedroom mix and standard ownership shares are not usable benchmarks. Average household size is 4.5, 2 above national, and the wider affordability indicator moved from 42.4 in 2011 to 41.4 in 2021, labelled Stable. At 619.74 sq km and 14 residents, the physical setting is large relative to the recorded population. Because normal price and tenure indicators are absent, confirm dwelling type, services and ongoing costs at the exact address. Compared with Springfield Lakes and Augustine Heights, do not infer a comparable housing market without current local evidence.
Mortgage / mo
$0
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$0
Census 2021
HH Size
4.5
Personal Income / wk
$900
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
0.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Economy & Employment
Reported employment is concentrated: 3 people are employed, all full-time, producing a 100.0% full-time rate and 100.0% participation, with 0 unemployed. The listed occupations split between 3 managers and 3 labourers, while no industry ranking is available. Household income is $2,999 a week and sits at the 97.2 percentile, above the national comparison, but the socioeconomic measures are mixed: IER is decile 8, IRSD decile 6, and IEO and IRSAD are both decile 5. Because the recorded population is only 14, the high income percentile and middle IEO and IRSAD deciles should be read together rather than used alone to estimate local job depth. Full-time work may support spending power, but verify employment access and business services locally.
Unemployment
0.0%
Labour Force
3
Unemployed
0
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
100.0%
Part-time
0.0%
Participation
100.0%
Employed
3
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
University
N/A
Postgraduate
N/A
Born Overseas
N/A
Dwellings
0
Transport to Work
Livability depends heavily on location within the 619.74 sq km locality. Three schools are named nearby, comprising 1 state school in the government sector and 2 non-state schools in the independent sector; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. The recorded transport profile shows 100.0% working from home, while public transport, driving and walking or cycling shares are not usable, so daily access should be tested rather than assumed. Safety crime rates are not available for comparison. SEIFA results span IRSAD decile 5, IRSD decile 6, IER decile 8 and IEO decile 5, with IER ranking above the other local deciles. Compared with a compact suburb, distance and service access may matter more because the area is large and the population count is 14.
Drive
N/A
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
100.0%
Population Forecast
+4.52%/yr
(+1,333 people/yr)
High GrowthSpringfield sits in a high-growth setting, with an annual trend of 4.52% and internal migration identified as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 129.4% over 10 years, a figure higher than zero and consistent with expansion pressure. The trajectory is Mixed, while rent growth is 16.7%. Gentrification is not the mechanism currently signalled: the score is 0 and the stage is New development, so growth is more closely associated with new supply and incoming households than with reinvestment in an established fabric. Compared with a stable-growth area, the 4.52% pace warrants checks on infrastructure, services and delivery timing.
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 may suit households seeking a small recorded population and a high-growth setting, but the evidence is unusually limited. The median age is 23, which is 17 years below the national benchmark, and average household size is 4.5. The area covers 619.74 sq km, so check services, transport and the exact dwelling before deciding.
What is the median house price in Springfield?
A reliable median house price is not available for Springfield. Weekly rent, vacancy and bedroom figures are also unusable, so current comparable listings should be checked before setting a budget. The household income figure is $2,999 a week and sits at the 97.2 percentile, but that does not replace a local sale price or property-level valuation.
What schools are in Springfield?
Three schools are named in and around Springfield: 1 state school in the government sector and 2 non-state schools in the independent sector. Enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address, and families should confirm year-level availability directly because access can differ across a 619.74 sq km locality.
Is Springfield safe?
No crime total or crime rate is available, so Springfield cannot be rated safer or less safe than another suburb from the available figures. The recorded population is 14, making immediate surroundings especially important to inspect. Ask about lighting, road conditions, emergency access and local activity before committing to a property.
Is Springfield good for property investment?
Investment prospects are growth-led rather than supported by a normal yield calculation. Annual growth is 4.52%, internal migration is the primary driver and rent growth is 16.7%, but weekly rent, vacancy and median price are not usable. The gentrification score is 0 and development count is 0 over the past 12 months, so verify tenant demand, insurance and resale depth.
How is Springfield's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 129.4% over 10 years, with annual growth of 4.52% driven primarily by internal migration. The trajectory is Mixed, while the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is New development. Springfield itself has a recorded population of 14 today, while infrastructure and services should be monitored as growth continues.
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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