Spring Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

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 August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,082 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,860 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: Spring Hill had an estimated resident population of 8,940 in June 2024 and there were 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,211 persons per square kilometer, placing Spring Hill in the top 10% nationally for population density. Spring Hill's growth rate of 30.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Spring Hill expected to gain an additional 3,653 persons by 2041, representing a total 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 received approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 156 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, and none yet in FY26. On average, each home built over these five years has accommodated about 12.3 new residents annually. This supply lagging demand typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

In FY26, $244.7 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has significantly lower development activity, 72% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though recent periods have seen increased activity. Current developments consist of mainly townhouses or apartments (97%) with only a small percentage (3%) being detached dwellings.

This focus on higher-density living provides more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. By 2041, Spring Hill is projected to add 3651 residents. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 74 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include One Hundred on Leichhardt, Spring Hill Community Centre, Spring Hill Metro Station Upgrade, and Spring Hill Residential Complex. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Spring Hill remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Spring Hill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 5.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.7%.

As of June 2025, 6,199 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation was at 71.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Spring Hill has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employs only 3.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

The area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas, with a ratio of 1.8 workers per resident at the Census. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, while the labour force grew by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, with a labour force growth of 4.0% and a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, losing 8,070 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth was 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data, released for financial year 2022, indicates Spring Hill's median income among taxpayers is $49,889. The average income in the area is $83,463. Both figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Spring Hill's median income would be approximately $55,731 by March 2025, with the average estimated at $93,237. According to Census 2021 income data, incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 37.8% of individuals in Spring Hill earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (3,380 individuals). This pattern is similar to the broader area where 33.3% of individuals fall within this earnings band. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income in Spring Hill. Despite this, disposable income ranks 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

In Spring Hill, as per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures consisted of 13.7% houses and 86.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 12.9% houses and 87.2% 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 in the area was $1,733, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Spring Hill's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed 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 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is 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's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than Queensland (QLD) and Australia averages. 54.7% hold university qualifications compared to QLD's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational pathways account for 23.4%, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.1%.

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. As of a specific date, 11 schools served 6,999 students in Spring Hill. The educational mix included 2 primary, 6 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. Spring Hill functioned as an education hub with 78.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.1. This attracted students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools showed 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Spring Hill has 43 active public transport stops, all of which service buses. These stops are served by 30 different routes that collectively facilitate 2648 weekly passenger trips. Residents' accessibility to public transport is rated excellent, with an average distance of 84 meters to the nearest stop.

The overall service frequency is 378 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 61% of Spring Hill's total population (5,481 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.3%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions in Spring Hill, affecting 9.2% and 5.9% of residents respectively. Around 79.0% of residents declare themselves clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 75.5%. The area has 6.3% (566 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 10.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than 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. The predominant religion in Spring Hill is Christianity, making up 36.1% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented, comprising 9.9% of the population compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 19.6%, Other at 19.1%, which is higher than the regional average of 13.5%, and Australian at 13.9%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French is overrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Spanish at 1.2% versus 1.0%, and Indian at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 2.6%.

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 lower than Australia's median 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 significantly 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. Key changes in this period include an increase in the 15-24 age group from 16.2% to 18.9%, and an increase in the 25-34 cohort from 34.7% to 36.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 7.4% to 5.9%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 4.9% to 3.6%. Population forecasts for Spring Hill indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow strongly, adding 868 residents to reach a total of 4,112.