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

As of November 2025, Springfield Lakes' population is estimated at around 18,384, reflecting an increase of 6.8% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 17,211. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 18,266 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 2,067 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. 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 was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, exceptional population growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the suburb expected to grow by 21,629 persons, reflecting an increase of 130.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Springfield Lakes among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Springfield Lakes averaged around 32 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 162 homes. So far in FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 34 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $478,000. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Springfield Lakes has significantly lower building activity, recording 84.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, though it remains under the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving Springfield Lakes' suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 264 people per dwelling approval indicating a developing market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Springfield Lakes is expected to grow by 24,064 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Springfield Lakes has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure performance is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 49 such projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects 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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Employment conditions in Springfield Lakes rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Springfield Lakes has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%, as of June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

The employment stability over the past year is relative. There are 11,635 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 75.4%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Public administration & safety has notable concentration at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.6% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, labour force by 0.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Springfield Lakes. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Springfield Lakes' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

Springfield Lakes had a median taxpayer income of $58,745 and an average income of $66,890 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly above the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Springfield Lakes would be approximately $66,963 (median) and $76,248 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Springfield Lakes all rank highly nationally, between the 77th and 78th percentiles. Distribution data indicates that 44.6% of the population (8,199 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, though strong earnings still 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

Springfield Lakes' dwelling structure, 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 was $1,800, above Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. The median weekly rent figure was $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 at 14.1% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which aligns 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 within the region, with university qualification rates at 28.6% among residents aged 15+, surpassing both the SA4 regional average of 18.8% and the SA3 area average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.8% and certificates for 24.7%.

Educational participation is high at 35.7%, including 13.6% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 1,635 students: Springfield Lakes State School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School. These schools focus on primary education, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1043) and balanced educational opportunities. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas due to limited local capacity (8.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.0), resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Transport analysis in Springfield Lakes shows 34 active public transport stops, all bus services. Two routes operate collectively offering 245 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 276 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 35 trips per day across both routes, equating to approximately 7 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 in Springfield Lakes, with younger age groups experiencing very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% of the total population (~9,874 people) has private health cover, compared to 50.3% across Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.3 and 7.5% of residents respectively. A total of 76.6% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.4% in Greater Brisbane. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over is 6.4% (1,176 people), lower than the 8.8% in Greater Brisbane.

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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home (27.1%) compared to most local markets. Overseas-born population was also higher at 35.3%. Christianity was the predominant religion (40.8%), but 'Other' religions were more prevalent here (3.3%) than in Greater Brisbane (2.1%).

Ancestry-wise, English (23.4%) and Australian (21.1%) were the top groups, followed by 'Other' at 13.8%. Notably, Maori (2.4%), Samoan (2.2%), and New Zealand (1.3%) ethnicities showed varying representation compared to regional averages.

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 the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Springfield Lakes has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (20.0%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.8%). This 35-44 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between January 2021 and present, the proportion of Springfield Lakes' population aged 45 to 54 has increased from 12.1% to 13.1%, while the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 16.9% to 13.4%. The proportion of children aged 0 to 4 has also dropped, from 8.9% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Springfield Lakes' age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 45 to 54 is projected to increase substantially, from 2,408 to 7,045, an expansion of 4,636 people (193%).