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, as of November 2025, is approximately 8,942. This figure represents a growth of 2,082 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,860. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,940 in June 2024 and an additional 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% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 30.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.9%) and the state average, positioning it as a region leader in population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, forecasting an increase of 3,653 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25156 homes were approved, with one more approved in FY26 so far. On average, around 12.3 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years.

This high demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market, with new properties constructed at an average cost of $666,000. In FY26, there have been $244.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has significantly less development activity, being 72.0% below the regional average per person.

This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, though construction activity has recently intensified. New developments consist of 3.0% standalone homes and 97.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Future projections estimate Spring Hill will 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 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seventy projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are One Hundred on Leichhardt, The Oxley - 110 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill Community Centre, and Spring Hill Metro Station Upgrade. The following list details 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 being well-represented. The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of June 2025, which is 1.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. There are 6,199 residents currently employed, with a workforce participation rate of 71.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 2.0 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has lower representation at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. There are 1.8 workers for every resident in Spring Hill, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, labour force grew by 3.0%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment to expand by 6.6% 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 this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 ending June 2022 shows Spring Hill's median income among taxpayers was $49,889 with an average of $83,463. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates for Spring Hill would be approximately $56,868 (median) and $95,139 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal 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, which aligns with 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). This compares to Brisbane metro's 13.7% houses and 86.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Hill was at 11.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.6% and rented dwellings at 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 $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. 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 higher-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 comprise the remaining 53.0%, with lone person households at 36.6% and group households making up 16.4%. 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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 54.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 23.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, 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 the latest data (20XX), 11 schools serve a total of 6,999 students in Spring Hill. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1125. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 6 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. Spring Hill functions as an education hub, with 78.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are used by a mix of bus routes, totaling 30 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 2,648 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 84 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 378 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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's health outcomes data shows excellent results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (5,481 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.3%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A total of 79.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 75.5%. Spring Hill has 6.3% of residents aged 65 and over (566 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 10.5%. However, 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 main religion in Spring Hill, comprising 36.1% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.9% of the population compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English at 19.6%, Other at 19.1%, and Australian at 13.9%. There are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups, with French overrepresented at 1.2% compared to 0.9% regionally, Spanish at 1.2% compared to 1.0%, and Indian at 6.6% compared to 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 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 figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, Spring Hill's median age has decreased by 1.1 years, from 31 to 30, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes in this period include an increase in the proportion of residents aged 15-24, from 16.2% to 18.9%, and an increase in the 25-34 age group, from 34.7% to 36.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 7.4% to 5.9%, and the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has dropped from 4.9% to 3.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Spring Hill, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 27%, adding 868 residents to reach a total of 4,112.