Springfield Lakes

Springfield Lakes lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The population of the Springfield Lakes statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 18,553 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,342 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,211. The change is inferred from the resident population of 18,425 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,087 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Springfield Lakes has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 53.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 21,629 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 128.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Springfield Lakes among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Springfield Lakes averaged around 30 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 153 homes. So far in FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 attracted 36 new residents per year.

This indicates demand outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $478,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $218,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Springfield Lakes records markedly lower building activity, at 85.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction has been comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 374 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Future projections show Springfield Lakes adding 23,895 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Vicinity Business Park Augustine Heights, University of Southern Queensland Springfield Campus Expansion, Ember by Azure - Augusta Parkway Townhouses, and Health City Springfield Central. The following list details those most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Springfield Lakes places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Springfield Lakes has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the previous year.

As of that date, 12,164 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was high at 75.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Notably, public administration & safety had employment levels 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population compared to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Springfield Lakes increased by 4.3%, while labour force increased by 3.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling 0.5 percentage points. At a state level, as of 25-November-25, Queensland's employment had contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Springfield Lakes's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Springfield Lakes has an income level consistent with national averages, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. In Springfield Lakes, the median income among taxpayers is $58,745 and the average income stands at $66,890. These figures compare to those for Greater Brisbane, which are $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,567 (median) and $73,519 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Springfield Lakes rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 78th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 44.6% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (8,274 residents), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Springfield Lakes, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.0% houses and 4.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Springfield Lakes was at 10.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.9% and rented ones at 43.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $410, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Springfield Lakes' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Springfield Lakes features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 83.3% of all households, including 46.3% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.7%, with lone person households making up 14.1% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

Springfield Lakes shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 28.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 18.8% and the SA3 area average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 24.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.6% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 34 active stops operating within Springfield Lakes. These are mixed-use bus stops serviced by two routes offering a total of 175 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 276 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Springfield Lakes's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Springfield Lakes, particularly among younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately mid-2021, the rate of private health cover in Springfield Lakes was around 54% of the total population (about 9,964 people), leading that of the average SA2 area and Greater Brisbane's 50.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 76.6% reported being completely free from medical ailments compared to 72.4% in Greater Brisbane. As of mid-2021, approximately 6.4% of Springfield Lakes' residents were aged 65 and over (around 1,187 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.8%.

Springfield Lakes was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Springfield Lakes had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 27.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Springfield Lakes, making up 40.8% of people there. However, the category 'Other' had an overrepresentation at 3.3%, compared to 2.1% across Greater Brisbane.

For ancestry, the top three groups were English (23.4%), Australian (21.1%), and Other (13.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Maori was slightly higher at 2.4% in Springfield Lakes versus 2.6% regionally, Samoan was lower at 2.2% compared to 4.5%, and New Zealand was the same at 1.3%.

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

Springfield Lakes has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Springfield Lakes has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.0%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has grown from 12.1% to 13.1%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has declined from 16.9% to 13.4%. The proportion of children aged 0 to 4 has also decreased, from 8.9% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Springfield Lakes' age profile. Notably, the 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand substantially, increasing by 4,610 people (190%) from 2,430 to 7,041 residents.