Springfield

Population growth drivers in Springfield are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Springfield's population is around 8,552 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,230 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,322 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,537 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 214 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,280 persons per square kilometer. Springfield's growth rate of 16.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 40.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, Springfield is forecast to grow by 2,110 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 24.5% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Springfield recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Springfield has seen approximately 60 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 300 homes were approved, with a further 4 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 3.4 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This demand significantly exceeds new supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $259,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY-26, around $24.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in the area.

Comparatively, Springfield has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person relative to Greater Brisbane. Nationally, it places among the 20th percentile of areas assessed, indicating more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. New building activity in Springfield shows 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 1274 people per approval, Springfield demonstrates a mature, established area. Looking ahead, Springfield is projected to grow by approximately 2,095 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Springfield has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 33 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key ones are Greater Springfield Sports and Recreation Precinct, Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre Expansion, Springfield Central CBD Expansion, Springview Estate Villages 1, 2, and 3. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Springfield positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Springfield has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 7.4% over the past year. As of December 2025, 4920 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Springfield is higher at 77.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 16.9% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 7.4% and labour force by 7.3%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a slight fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Springfield. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Springfield's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Springfield SA2 is below the national average. The median assessed income is $57,086, while the average income stands at $64,653. In contrast, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from July 2023 to March 2026, current estimates for Springfield's median income would be approximately $63,571 and the average income would be around $71,998. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Springfield cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 43.4% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Springfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Springfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Springfield was at 15.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.4% and rented ones at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield was $1,733, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent in Springfield was $385, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Springfield's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Springfield features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.1% of all households, including 44.8% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 15.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.9%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Springfield fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Springfield's residents aged 15+ have a university degree rate of 22.7%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.3% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 26.3%. Educational participation is high, with 33.9% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (12.4%), secondary (10.3%), and tertiary (4.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 26 operational public transport stops in Springfield. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 39 individual routes serving these stops, collectively facilitating 2,212 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 266 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 87%, while train usage stands at 8%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 16.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 316 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Springfield's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Springfield's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is standard across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 51% (4,378 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.1 and 8.9% of residents respectively. 72.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has 8.2% (696 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes are above average, with national rankings broadly inline with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Springfield was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Springfield's population showed significant linguistic diversity, with 19.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 30.3% of Springfield residents were not native to the country. Christianity was the predominant religion in Springfield, practiced by 47.1%.

Hinduism, however, was more prevalent in Springfield at 3.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%. The top three ancestral groups were English (25.2%), Australian (23.6%), and Other (10.9%). Notably, Samoan ethnicity was overrepresented in Springfield at 2.9% versus the regional average of 0.9%, New Zealand ethnicity stood at 1.5% compared to the region's 1.0%, and Maori ethnicity was present at 2.2% against a regional average of 1.1%.

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

Springfield's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Springfield has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.8%). Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 16.1% to 17.7%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 17.3% to 16.0%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Springfield's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 516 people (48%), increasing from 1,073 to 1,590. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is projected to grow by a modest 8% (53 people).