Spring Hill (Qld)

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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Spring Hill (Qld) had an estimated population of around 8,801 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 2,208 people (33.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,593 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 8,799, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 6,929 persons per square kilometer, placing Spring Hill in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The suburb's growth of 33.5% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the national average (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data and years post-2032. However, state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort when utilized. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with Spring Hill expected to increase by 3,035 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 34.5% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Spring Hill has experienced approximately 31 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Around 159 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional three approved in FY-26 to date. An average of 11.3 new residents per year is estimated to arrive per dwelling constructed during these years.

This suggests supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Commercial development approvals totaling $244.7 million have been recorded this financial year, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill records significantly lower building activity, approximately 71.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. New development consists predominantly of medium and high-density housing, with detached dwellings making up around 2.0%.

This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Spring Hill reflects a developing area, with approximately 132 people per approval. Future projections suggest Spring Hill will add around 3,033 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Spring Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 68 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Waterfront Brisbane, City Reach Waterfront Master Plan, Brisbane Showgrounds Sports Precinct Upgrade, and Roma Street Cross River Rail Priority Development Area. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Spring Hill recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Spring Hill has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 6.0% as of the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 1.3%.

As of December 2025, 6,035 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation stood at 77.0%, above Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 22.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. 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 twice the regional level. Construction was under-represented, at 3.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The area hosted more jobs than residents, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.9. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, labour force grew by 1.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and a fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Hill's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Spring Hill is $50,661, with an average of $84,340, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $56,416 and the average will be around $93,921, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The income analysis shows that 38.2% of residents (3,361 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which is slightly higher than the broader area where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income in Spring Hill, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 15.2% houses and 84.9% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Spring Hill stood at 12.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.0% and rented ones at 69.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Spring Hill was $410, higher than Brisbane's average of $380 but below the national figure of $375 for rents and above the national mortgage repayment average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 47.7% of all households, including 13.1% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 4.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 52.3%, with lone person households at 36.3% and group households making up 15.9%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Spring Hill demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Spring Hill significantly surpasses broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 54.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationwide. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%.

Vocational pathways account for 23.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 13.1%. Educational participation is notably high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in tertiary education, 4.5% in primary education, and 3.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Spring Hill has 41 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by 26 routes that collectively facilitate 2,490 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing 85 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (40%), followed by walking (33%) and then buses (11%). On average, there are 0.5 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 22.8% 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 approximately 60 weekly trips per stop.

Spring Hill's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Spring Hill. AreaSearch's assessment reveals low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (5,335 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.3% and 5.9% of residents respectively. 78.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.6% of residents aged 65 and over (580 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than 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 cultural diversity, with 41.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 36.2% of Spring Hill residents. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 9.7% versus an average of 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry, English (19.8%) and Australian (14.1%) are underrepresented compared to regional averages of 26.8% and 23.2%, respectively. Conversely, the 'Other' category is substantially higher at 18.9%. Certain ethnic groups show notable divergences: Spanish (1.2%), French (1.1%), and Korean (1.3%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.5%, and 0.5% respectively.

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

Spring Hill has a median age of 30, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (37.4%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, Spring Hill's median age has decreased by 1.8 years from 32 to 30, suggesting a shift towards a younger demographic. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 increased from 34.0% to 37.4%, while those aged 15-24 rose from 15.4% to 18.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55-64 decreased from 7.7% to 5.9%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 5.0% to 3.4%. Population forecasts for Spring Hill indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow significantly, adding 784 residents to reach a total of 4,076.