Spring Mountain (Qld)

Spring Mountain 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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Spring Mountain (Qld) SA2's estimated population is around 9,700. This shows an increase of 3,615 people since the 2021 Census, reflecting a growth rate of 59.4%. The resident population was estimated at 9,647 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and validated new addresses totaling 1,119 since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 492 persons per square kilometer. Spring Mountain's growth exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages since 2021. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.0% to 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for Spring Mountain (Qld) SA2, placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 6,485 persons, reflecting a gain of 41.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Spring Mountain was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Spring Mountain shows an average of 316 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY2021 and FY2025, approximately 1,580 homes were approved, with a further 29 approved so far in FY2026. This results in about 1.1 new residents arriving per new home over the past five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $478,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. In FY2026, commercial approvals totalled $55.5 million, reflecting high local commercial activity.

New building activity consists mainly of standalone homes at 97.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character. With around 21 people per approval, Spring Mountain is a developing area with an expected resident growth of 3,979 by 2041, suggesting adequate housing supply to meet demand under current construction levels.

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

Area infrastructure impacts performance significantly. AreaSearch identified 48 potential impact projects. Key projects include Springfield Central State High School Second Senior Campus, Vicinity Business Park Augustine Heights, Ovation Springfield, and Aveo Springfield Retirement Village (Springfield Vista). The following details projects likely most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Spring Mountain places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Spring Mountain has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.2%, with estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 4,183 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Spring Mountain stands at 79.9%, exceeding Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has limited presence, with 6.1% employment compared to the regional 9.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Spring Mountain's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 2023 financial year, Spring Mountain suburb had a median taxpayer income of $64,123 and an average level of $73,013. These figures are above the national average and compare to $58,236 and $72,799 respectively in Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest median income would be approximately $70,478 and average income $80,249. The 2021 Census ranks Spring Mountain's household, family, and personal incomes between the 85th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 50.9% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 31.4% earning above $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 18.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Spring Mountain is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

Spring Mountain's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 98.6% houses and 1.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). The home ownership rate in Spring Mountain was 2.8%, with 57.1% of dwellings mortgaged and 40.0% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $445. Nationally, Spring Mountain's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Spring Mountain features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.3 people

Family households account for 90.8% of all households, including 58.2% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 9.2%, with lone person households at 7.2% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.3 people.

Spring Mountain 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 Mountain is notably high, with 39.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 18.8% in the broader SA4 region and 25.7% in Queensland as a whole. This significant educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (20.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 14 active stops operating within Spring Mountain. These are mixed bus services. They are served by 3 routes providing a total of 438 weekly passenger trips.

Accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 346 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 62 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Spring Mountain's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Spring Mountain's health outcomes show excellent results, with typical common health conditions seen in both young and elderly populations.

Approximately 56% (~5444 people) have private health cover. Mental health issues impact 7.0%, asthma affects 6.3%, while 82.5% report no medical ailments. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's 0%. The area has 3.0% (291 people) aged 65 and over, with seniors requiring more attention due to above-average health outcomes.

Spring Mountain 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 Mountain's population shows high linguistic diversity, with 43.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 47.1% of residents contribute to this diversity. Christianity is the predominant religion in Spring Mountain, accounting for 36.7%.

Hinduism, however, is significantly overrepresented at 15.1%, compared to none across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry, the top groups are Other (20.4%), English (18.9%), and Australian (17.5%). Indian ethnicity stands out at 13.2%, Samoan at 2.2%, and Maori at 2.2%, all notably higher than regional averages of none%.

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

Spring Mountain's median age is 29, lower than Greater Brisbane's 36 and Australia's 38. The 35-44 age group makes up 24.1% of the population, higher than both Greater Brisbane's 21.7% and Australia's 14.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35-44 age group grew from 22.6% to 24.1%, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 8.5% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 21.5% to 18.5%. By 2041, Spring Mountain's 45-54 age cohort is projected to rise significantly, increasing by 870 people (92%) from 950 to 1,821.