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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Spring Hill's population is around 8,947 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,087 people (30.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,860 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,940 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 7,215 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Spring Hill's 30.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 3,653 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 40.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Spring Hill has experienced around 31 dwellings receiving development approval per year, with 156 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 3 so far in FY-26. With an average of 12.3 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $666,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. There have also been $244.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has significantly less development activity (72.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, though construction activity has intensified recently. New development consists of 3.0% standalone homes and 97.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Future projections show Spring Hill adding 3,646 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 73 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 25 Mary Street Tower, One Hundred on Leichhardt, The Oxley - 110 Leichhardt Street, and Spring Hill Community Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Spring Hill features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and 1.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,457 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (81.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 3.6% versus the regional average of 9.0%. With 1.8 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.6% alongside labour force increasing by 1.9%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Spring Hill. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Spring Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Spring Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers is $46,558, with an average of $75,156. This is very high nationally, and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $51,172 (median) and $82,604 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 37.8% of locals (3,381 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 54th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Spring Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 13.7% houses and 86.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Spring Hill was lagging that of Brisbane metro, at 11.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (17.6%) or rented (70.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Brisbane metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Spring Hill's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding 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 dominate at 47.0% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.0 people 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

Educational attainment in Spring Hill significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 54.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+; advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (13.1%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 40 active transport stops operating within Spring Hill, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 26 individual routes, collectively providing 2,490 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 84 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 38%, with 33% walking and 12% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 22.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 355 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~5,064 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.2% and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 79.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.7% of residents aged 65 and over (601 people), which is lower than the 15.2% 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 43.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.3% born overseas. The main religion in Spring Hill is Christianity, which makes up 36.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 9.9% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Spring Hill are English, comprising 19.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.8%, Other, comprising 19.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%, and Australian, comprising 13.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Spring Hill (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.2% (vs 0.4%) and Korean at 1.3% (vs 0.5%).

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

With a median age of 30, Spring Hill is materially younger than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (35.5%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (3.6%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 16.2% to 18.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 7.4% to 6.0% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 4.9% to 3.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Spring Hill's age structure. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 940 people (30%) from 3,171 to 4,112.