Springwood (Qld)

Springwood has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the population of the suburb of Springwood (Qld) is estimated at around 10,231. This reflects an increase of 521 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,710. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 10,188 as of June 2025, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,688 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Springwood has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, 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. For state projections without age category splits, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed is expected for Springwood, with an anticipated expansion to around 10,792 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of approximately 561 persons or 9.0% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Springwood according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis reveals Springwood averaged around 19 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 95 homes were approved, with another 5 in FY-26. This results in about 3.7 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $563,000, targeting the premium market segment. In FY-26, there have been $28.2 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Springwood has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 28th percentile nationally for dwelling approvals per capita. New development consists of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 72.0% houses). The location has approximately 577 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Springwood will gain 918 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth.

Springwood 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 identified 33 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Springwood Library and Community Hub, Logan River Flood Mitigation Project, Starbucks Drive-Through Cafe Springwood, and Springwood Park Masterplan Implementation - Stage 2. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Springwood well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Springwood has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 5465 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is somewhat lower at 66.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 17.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 14.2% employment compared to the regional rate of 16.1%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.7% while employment declined by 1.6%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Springwood. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Springwood's employment mix indicates local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Springwood's median income is $57,679 and average income is $68,174. In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Springwood are approximately $64,231 (median) and $75,919 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Springwood rank modestly, between the 47th and 49th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 35.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,601 residents), aligning with the regional figure of 33.3%. Housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Springwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Springwood's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.3% houses and 27.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Springwood stood at 30.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.1% and rented ones at 30.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was recorded at $380, matching the Brisbane metro figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Springwood's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Springwood has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.6% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational attainment in Springwood aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 25.5% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 16.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 25.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.0% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

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

Springwood has 47 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that collectively facilitate 2597 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically residing just 232 meters away from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for residents, used by 89% of them, while only 7% use buses. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per household.

According to the 2021 Census, 17.3% of residents work from home, which may be partially attributed to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 371 trips per day, translating to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

Springwood's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Springwood's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is found to be fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~5,547 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.6% and 8.1% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,035 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Springwood was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Springwood's population showed significant cultural diversity, with 17.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Springwood, accounting for 53.3%. The most notable deviation from regional averages was seen in the 'Other' religious category, comprising 1.4% of Springwood's population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, English (26.6%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (9.5%) were the top represented groups. Notable disparities existed for New Zealanders at 1.7% versus regional 1.0%, Maori at 2.2% versus 1.1%, and Koreans at 1.3% versus 0.5%.

Springwood's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Springwood is 40 years, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Springwood at 7.8%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.0% to 7.8% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort has increased from 10.9% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 11.7% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Springwood. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 42%, reaching 1,130 people from 798. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 60% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.