Spring Hill

Spring Hill lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Spring Hill's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 8943. This figure represents an increase of 2083 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6860. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8940 in June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7212 persons per square kilometer, placing Spring Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 30.4% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (9.7%) and state averages, indicating it is a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Spring Hill.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecasted for Spring Hill. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 3653 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 40.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Spring Hill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Spring Hill has seen approximately 31 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 156 homes received approvals, with a further three approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 12.3 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This demand significantly outstrips new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market, with an average construction value of $666,000 per dwelling. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $244.7 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has significantly less development activity, 72.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, although construction activity has recently intensified. New developments consist mainly of attached dwellings (97.0%), with standalone homes making up only 3.0%. This trend towards denser development offers accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Future projections estimate Spring Hill will add around 3,650 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Spring Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 73 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include 25 Mary Street Tower, One Hundred on Leichhardt, The Oxley - 110 Leichhardt Street, and Spring Hill Community Centre. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Spring Hill has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Spring Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8%. As of September 2025, 6,437 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 81.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.8%. According to Census responses, 22.6% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. The key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Spring Hill had a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. The area functioned as an employment hub with 1.8 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, labour force grew by 2.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Spring Hill's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Spring Hill SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,558 and an average of $75,156. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, estimated median income is approximately $51,172 and average is $82,604. Census data indicates incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 37.8% of locals (3,380 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Spring Hill features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Spring Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 13.7% houses and 86.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Hill was at 11.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (17.6%) or rented (70.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Spring Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Spring Hill features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 47.0% of all households, including 12.8% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 4.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 53.0%, with lone person households at 36.6% and group households comprising 16.4%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Spring Hill places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Spring Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 54.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. University graduates make up the largest group at 36.0%, followed by postgraduates at 15.2% and graduate diploma holders at 3.5%. Vocational pathways account for 23.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (13.1%) being the most common.

Educational participation is high, with 37.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.2% in tertiary education, 4.4% in primary education, and 3.6% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Spring Hill has 40 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 26 different routes that together facilitate 2,490 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing just 84 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Spring Hill residents commute outward using various modes of transportation: cars (38%), walking (33%), and buses (12%). On average, there are 0.5 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 22.6% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 355 trips daily, equating to about 62 weekly trips per individual stop.

Spring Hill's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Spring Hill.

AreaSearch's assessment shows very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5,061 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2 and 5.9% of residents respectively. 79.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.3% of residents aged 65 and over (566 people), lower than the 15.0% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Spring Hill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Spring Hill has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Spring Hill, comprising 36.1% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 9.9%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.6%), Other (19.1%), and Australian (13.9%). There are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups, with French at 1.2% (vs regional 0.5%), Spanish at 1.2% (vs regional 0.4%), and Korean at 1.3% (vs regional 0.5%).

Spring Hill hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Spring Hill's median age is 30, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (36.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, Spring Hill's median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 31 to 30, suggesting a shift towards a younger demographic. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 16.2% to 18.9%, while those aged 25-34 grew from 34.7% to 36.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 7.4% to 5.9%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 4.9% to 3.6%. Population forecasts for Spring Hill in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 25-34 age group (27%), adding 868 residents to reach a total of 4,112.