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

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Spring Hill (Qld) is estimated at around 8566 people. This reflects an increase of 1973 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6593 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8559, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 18 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6744 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Spring Hill's growth rate of 29.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both 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 that contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with the area expected to increase by 3593 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 41.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Spring Hill had approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, around 159 homes were approved, with an additional 3 in FY26. This results in about 11.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

However, supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. In FY26, $244.7 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has 70.0% lower building activity per person. This limited new supply supports stronger demand and values for established properties. New developments consist of 2.0% detached dwellings and 98.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Spring Hill has around 132 people per approval, reflecting a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Spring Hill is projected to add 3,586 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Area infrastructure performance is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 75 such projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Waterfront Brisbane, Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Cross River Rail, and Cross River Rail. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Spring Hill shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Spring Hill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 5.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation). As of September 2025, 6,129 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Spring Hill is 80.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 22.8% of residents work from home. Key industries are professional & technical, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Spring Hill shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share twice the regional level.

However, construction is under-represented at 3.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. There are 1.9 workers for every resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force grew by 2.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with a reduction in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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 employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income in Spring Hill was $50,661, with an average of $84,340, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $55,682 (median) and $92,698 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Spring Hill cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 38.2% of residents (3,272 people), mirroring the broader area where 33.3% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 18.7% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile. 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 residential structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 15.2% houses and 84.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 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, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $410, higher than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Spring Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, but rents were higher at $410 compared to 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 52.3%, with lone person households at 36.3% and group households comprising 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

Spring Hill's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 54.5% hold university qualifications, compared to QLD's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with 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 stops are covered by 26 different routes, collectively moving 2,490 passengers weekly. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 85 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents travel outward daily. Cars remain the primary commuting mode at 40%, followed by walking (33%) and buses (11%). The area has a lower vehicle ownership rate, averaging 0.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 355 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 60 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Spring Hill is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Spring Hill shows above-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low for both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (5,192 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.3% of residents and asthma impacting 5.9%. A total of 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 7.0% of residents aged 65 and over (599 people), lower than the 15.2% 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Spring Hill, comprising 36.2% of its population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.7%, compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%.

In terms of ancestry, English is the most represented group at 19.8%, but this is lower than the regional average of 26.8%. The 'Other' category comprises 18.9% of Spring Hill's population, substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Australian ancestry makes up 14.1%, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.2%. Some ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Spring Hill: Spanish at 1.2% (regional average 0.4%), French at 1.1% (regional average 0.5%), and Korean at 1.3% (regional average 0.5%).

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

Spring Hill has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Spring Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (34.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 15.4% to 18.2%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 7.7% to 6.3% and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 5.0% to 3.6%. Demographic modeling predicts that Spring Hill's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow steadily, expanding by 894 people (30%) from 2,980 to 3,875.