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 was around 8,942 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This reflected an increase of 2,082 people from the 6,860 reported in the 2021 Census, marking a growth rate of 30.3%. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,940 in June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 7,211 persons per square kilometer, placing Spring Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 Census, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecasted for the top quartile of Australian statistical areas. Spring Hill is expected to increase by 3,653 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 40.8% over the 17 years.

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

Spring Hill has received approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 156 homes were approved, with an additional three approved in FY26 so far. Each new dwelling has attracted an average of 12.3 people to the area annually over these five years.

This high demand coupled with limited supply typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. Developments are focused on the premium market, with an average construction cost value of $666,000 per dwelling. In FY26, there have been $244.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has significantly less development activity, at 72.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, although construction activity has recently intensified. New developments primarily consist of attached dwellings (97.0%), with standalone homes making up only 3.0%. This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Spring Hill is projected to add 3,651 residents by 2041. 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 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 70 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include New Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park Olympic Stadium - Brisbane 2032), 25 Mary Street Tower, One Hundred on Leichhardt, and The Oxley - 110 Leichhardt Street. Below is a list of particularly relevant projects.

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

Spring Hill has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 5.5% as of a past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.8%.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 6.5%, above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 71.4%. Key industries include professional & technical (strongly specialized), accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Construction shows lower representation than average.

There are 1.8 workers per resident, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting external workers. Over a year, employment increased by 2.8%, labour force by 2.0%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had higher growth rates and lower unemployment reduction. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted slightly while the state unemployment rate is in line with national levels. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Hill's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population changes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Spring Hill SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,889 and an average income of $83,463. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Using Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Spring Hill as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,868 (median) and $95,139 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the predominant cohort spans 37.8% of locals (3,380 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort also 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 data, consisted of 13.7% houses and 86.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 12.9% houses and 87.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Hill was at 11.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.6% and rented ones at 70.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Spring Hill was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Spring Hill's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.9.

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 has a notably higher level of educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 54.7% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. This significant educational advantage positions the area favourably for opportunities that require a high level of knowledge. Among those with university qualifications, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.2%, and graduate diplomas at 3.5%.

Vocational pathways account for 23.4% of qualifications among residents aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.3% and certificates accounting for 13.1%. Educational participation in Spring Hill is notably high, with 37.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.2% pursuing tertiary education, 4.4% in primary education, and 3.6% engaged in secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Spring Hill shows that there are currently 43 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 30 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 2,648 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 84 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 378 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Spring Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Spring Hill exhibits excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 61% of its total population of 5,481 has private health cover, compared to 64.3% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.2% and 5.9% of residents respectively.

Around 79.0% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 75.5%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.3% (566 people), compared to 10.5% in Greater Brisbane. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to their strength relative to the broader 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 dominant religion in Spring Hill, comprising 36.1% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.9% of the population compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English at 19.6%, Other at 19.1%, and Australian at 13.9%. Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in their representation: French is overrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Spanish is also overrepresented at 1.2% compared to 1.0%, and Korean has a similar representation at 1.3%.

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 substantially under Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (36.3%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.6%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the median age has decreased by 1.1 years from 31 to 30, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes include the growth of the 15 to 24 age group from 16.2% to 18.9%, and the increase of the 25 to 34 cohort from 34.7% to 36.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 7.4% to 5.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 4.9% to 3.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes for Spring Hill, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 27%, adding 868 residents to reach a total of 4,112.