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 9,363 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 2,503 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported to be 6,860 people. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,361 in June 2025 and an additional 137 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,550 persons per square kilometer, placing Spring Hill in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 36.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.3%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.6% of overall population gains during recent periods in Spring Hill.

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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Spring Hill expected to increase by 3,166 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 33.8% over the 16 years.

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

Spring Hill has received around 31 dwelling approvals per year on average. Between FY21 and FY25156 homes were approved, with a further 3 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built over the past five financial years attracted an average of 12.3 people moving to the area annually.

This high demand coupled with limited supply has led to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market, with new properties constructed at an average value of $666,000. In FY26, there have been $244.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong business investment locally. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has significantly less development activity, being 73.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited supply supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, although construction activity has recently intensified. New developments consist of 3.0% standalone homes and 97.0% attached dwellings, catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers seeking accessible entry options. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Spring Hill is projected to add 3,164 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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 67 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include One Hundred on Leichhardt, Oria Spring Hill, The Oxley - 110 Leichhardt Street, and Spring Hill Mixed-Use Development. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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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 strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 5.9% as of the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 1.6%.

As of December 2025, 6,457 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.8% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 77.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 22.6% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance.

Spring Hill showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, construction had lower representation at 3.6%, compared to the regional average of 9.0%. There were 1.8 workers for every resident as per the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 1.6% while labour force grew by 1.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth rates over five and ten-year periods. Applying these projections to Spring Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Spring Hill SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,558 and an average of $75,156. These figures are high compared to national averages, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $51,847 (median) and $83,694 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 37.8% of locals (3,539 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is 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 stood at 11.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (17.6%) or rented (70.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Spring Hill was $400, higher than the national figure of $375 but below Brisbane metro's $380.

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

Family households constitute 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, 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 54.7% holding university qualifications. This figure is significantly higher than the broader Queensland state average of 25.7% and the national Australian average of 30.4%. The area's strong educational advantage is reflected in various qualification types: Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for a substantial portion, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 13.1%.

Educational participation is high in Spring Hill, with 37.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 13.2% pursuing tertiary education, 4.4% in primary education, and 3.6% engaged in 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, offering a total of 2,490 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living just 84 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 38%, followed by walking at 33% and buses at 12%. On average, there are 0.5 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 355 trips per day across all routes, 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 shows strong performance throughout Spring Hill.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5,299 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2 and 5.9% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 79.0%, declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents showed notably healthy results with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.2% of residents aged 65 and over (585 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were 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's population shows high language diversity, with 43.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 53.3% of Spring Hill residents were born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 36.1%.

Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 9.9%, higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 2.2%. In terms of ancestry, English (19.6%) and Australian (13.9%) groups are underrepresented compared to regional averages of 26.8% and 23.2%, respectively. The 'Other' category is substantially overrepresented at 19.1% versus the regional average of 9.4%. Specific ethnic groups notably diverge from regional averages: French (1.2%) and Spanish (1.2%), both overrepresented compared to 0.5% each regionally, and Korean (1.3%) also shows higher representation than the regional average of 0.5%.

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

Spring Hill's median age is 29, lower than Greater Brisbane's 36 and Australia's 38. Notably, those aged 25-34 make up 38.1% of Spring Hill's population, compared to 14.6% nationally and 27.9% in Greater Brisbane. The 5-14 age group comprises only 3.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 10.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows a median age decrease from 31 to 29, indicating rejuvenation. Key changes include the 25-34 age group growing from 34.7% to 38.1%, and the 15-24 cohort increasing from 16.2% to 18.8%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 7.4% to 5.6%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 4.9% to 3.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Spring Hill, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 24%, adding 851 residents to reach a total of 4,423.