Springfield Lakes (Qld)

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Based on demographic evaluations of ABS records for the surrounding region and address verifications conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Springfield Lakes has an estimated population of 18,857 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,646 people (9.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 17,211 residents. The calculation stems from a resident population count of 18,843, estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), combined with 146 validated new addresses established after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,121 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across national locations by Districts. The 9.6% expansion rate in the suburb of Springfield Lakes since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning it as a leading growth zone in the region. Net gains were heavily influenced by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of the population increase during recent periods, though all growth components including natural increase and overseas migration remained positive.

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The local labor pool is highly educated, with strong employment numbers in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of only 1.5%, and a 10.0% growth in jobs over the past year, as aggregated by Districts from regional statistics. By March 2026, 12,451 residents were employed, and the jobless rate was 2.8% below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 4.3%. Workforce participation is unusually high at 90.3%, compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Based on Census data, a moderate 17.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects historical pandemic lockdowns.

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Taxpayer income levels are consistent with national averages, according to Districts' compilation of the latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $58,745, and the average income is $66,890, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $65,418 (median) and $74,489 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank in the upper tier nationally, placing between the 77th and 78th percentiles. The largest income cohort comprises 44.6% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly ( residents), which aligns with the metropolitan area where this segment represents . Mortgage and rent payments absorb of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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Residential housing options at the last Census consisted of 96.0% separate houses and 4.0% other options such as townhouses, units, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Brisbane metropolitan mix of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership rates lagged the Brisbane metropolitan average at 10.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (45.9%) or renting (43.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,800, while the median weekly rent was $410, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 83.3%, consisting of couples with children (46.3%), couples without children (20.6%), and single parent households (15.4%). Non-family households account for the remaining 16.7%, including lone person households at 14.1% and group houses at 2.7%. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment is a key feature of the local area, with 28.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, which exceeds the SA4 average of 18.8% and the SA3 average of 20.6%. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Technical and vocational skills are also highly represented, with 37.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (24.7%).

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 34 active bus stops. These stops are served by 2 separate routes, providing a combined total of 175 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 276 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 86% and train travel at 9%. Households average 1.5 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 17.6% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions.

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Health indicators are positive, with Districts' evaluation of mortality data and medical conditions showing outcomes in line with national averages. The incidence of common health issues is standard across both young and old cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 54% of the population (~10,128 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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Cultural diversity is high compared to most local property markets, with 27.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 35.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 40.8% of the population. The most distinct statistical variation is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 3.3% of residents compared to 1.3% in Greater Brisbane.

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The median age of 32 years is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The population features a high concentration of children aged 5 - 14 (18.4%) but a lower proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (3.9%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 12.1% to 13.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 19.1% to 20.5%. Meanwhile, the 25 to group has decreased from to , and the to group has dropped from to . Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by with the to age group expected to expand by people () from to .

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Springfield Lakes currently has an estimated 1,357 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 886 children aged 0-2 and 590 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 70% by 2041 (to approximately 2,304 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,736. Birth rates in the area have averaged 14.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).