Springfield Lakes

QLD 4300 • Greater Brisbane

17,211
Population (2021)
$51,688
Median Income
9.57 kmΒ²
Area
88m
Elevation
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About Springfield Lakes

Springfield Lakes is a master-planned suburb of 17,200 residents in the Springfield development, 25 kilometres southwest of Brisbane. Built around a series of lakes and waterways, it offers scenic living with established landscaping. The Springfield Central rail station provides direct city access, connecting the community to Brisbane's rail network.

The suburb represents Queensland's vision of modern master-planned livingβ€”lakes, parks, schools, and retail integrated into a cohesive community. The Orion Springfield Central shopping centre and university campus add urban sophistication. Springfield Lakes attracts professional families seeking contemporary living with lakeside amenity and genuine community design.

Springfield Lakes falls under postcode 4300 and is governed by Ipswich Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Jordan electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4300
Urban Area
Ipswich
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.68Β°, 152.91Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
9.57 kmΒ²
Elevation
88m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
31 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
15,318
Census 2021
17,211
12.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,800
Income 2021
$51,688
10.4% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,810
Born Overseas 5,902

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 1,253
  • 2. India 945
  • 3. England 575
  • 4. Philippines 318
  • 5. Vietnam 242
  • 6. South Africa 233
  • 7. China 117
  • 8. Fiji 112
  • 9. Sri Lanka 96
  • 10. Nepal 95
  • 11. Malaysia 94
  • 12. Samoa 90
  • 13. Iran 87
  • 14. Scotland 81
  • 15. Zimbabwe 79

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,475
Australian 4,937
Scottish 1,481
Irish 1,239
Indian 1,211
German 744
Maori 554
Samoan 511
Chinese 506
Filipino 500

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,485
Both parents born in Australia
7,902
Both parents born overseas
2,261
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.8%
Christianity
38.6%
Hinduism
6.0%
Buddhism
2.5%
Sikhism
2.5%
Islam
2.0%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,537 (8.9%)
5-14 years
3,118 (18.1%)
15-19 years
1,197 (7.0%)
20-24 years
1,022 (5.9%)
25-34 years
2,903 (16.9%)
35-44 years
3,293 (19.1%)
45-54 years
2,073 (12.0%)
55-64 years
1,121 (6.5%)
65-74 years
637 (3.7%)
75-84 years
255 (1.5%)
85+ years
44 (0.3%)

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