# Spring Hill

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Brisbane › 4000, QLD

Area: 1 km²

Walking to work or shops is the norm in Spring Hill, where every single home is within a 15-minute stroll of groceries, health services, and parks. This inner-city community is noticeably young and highly mobile, with the typical resident aged just 31. It is a place of high professional qualifications and international backgrounds, though most residents rent their homes rather than own them. The population has grown by 22% since 2011, reflecting its appeal as a dense, walkable hub for young adults.

## Demographics & Identity

Spring Hill is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 31. Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over are both far less common here than in the rest of Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,860 | +21.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.7% | +58.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 6.8% | +25.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 7.8% | +20.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.7% | +20.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 52.7%, Older adults (45–64) 16.6%, Youth (15–24) 16.2%, Children (0–14) 7.8%, Seniors (65+) 6.8%

**Marital status** — Never married 63.5%, Married 25.6%, Divorced 6.6%, Separated 2.9%, Widowed 1.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Nearly half of all residents (48.7%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent country of birth after Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 48.7% | +15.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 42.6%, India 8.6%, Philippines 2.9%, England 2.7%, China 2.7%, New Zealand 2.4%, Nepal 1.2%, Vietnam 0.8%, Italy 0.7%, South Africa 0.6%

**Ancestry** — English 24.0%, Australian 17.1%, Irish 9.6%, Indian 8.1%, Chinese 7.4%, Scottish 6.8%, Italian 4.2%, German 4.1%, Filipino 3.5%, Dutch 1.1%, Vietnamese 1.0%, Greek 0.7%

## Language

Language diversity is high, with 39.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This rose by 10 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 39.1% | +34.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.1% | -41.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 51.7%, Mandarin 4.2%, Hindi 2.9%, Tagalog 1.6%, Cantonese 1.4%, Italian 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.9%, Arabic 0.5%, Punjabi 0.2%, Greek 0.1%

## Religion

About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 14 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 42.6% | +48.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 42.6%, Christianity 31.8%, Not stated 11.0%, Hinduism 8.7%, Buddhism 3.4%, Islam 1.5%, Other religions 0.8%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is highly qualified, with 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications in management and commerce are the most common.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 76.5% | +11.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 46.5% | +21.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 7 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 13.16 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 38 | — |
| School enrolments | 7,156 | — |
| Average school size | 1,022 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,160 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 76.5%, Year 10 5.8%, Year 11 5.1%, Year 9 or below 2.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 39.0%, Postgraduate degree 16.5%, Certificate III / IV 11.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.8%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 22.2%, Society & culture 12.4%, Engineering & related 11.3%, Health 9.2%, Information technology 7.9%, Creative arts 5.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.9%, Education 4.2%, Natural & physical sciences 3.7%, Architecture & building 2.6%, Agriculture & environment 0.9%

## Income

Personal and family incomes are a little above the national figure, and 14.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $1,869.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $932 | +20.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,869 | +16.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,321 | +6.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 22.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 35.7%, $650–$1,499 23.3%, Under $650 12.9%, $4,000 or more 12.6%, $3,000–$3,999 10.0%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.1%, Under $650 30.1%, $1,500–$2,999 19.6%, $3,000 or more 5.9%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthier than those in other similar areas, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help both falling well below state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 18.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.4% | +47.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.2%, Other condition 6.5%, Asthma 5.8%, Arthritis 3.1%, Diabetes 2.2%, Heart disease 1.9%, Cancer 1.7%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.4%, Dementia 0.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.8%, One condition 14.0%, Two conditions 3.5%, Three or more 1.3%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children, housework, and other people is far less common here than in the rest of Australia. Volunteering is also lower than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.9% | -14.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 6.4% | +21.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 12.2% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 10.2% | +32.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people in the area are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 31. While Year 12 completion is far above the national average, unemployment is well above.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 118 | — |
| First Nations median age | 31 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 52.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 20.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $575 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,718 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.1% | — |

## Family & Households

Living alone is very common, with 36.7% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. Because of this, the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.0% | +5.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 36.7% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 49.2%, Couples with children 38.9%, One-parent families 9.0%, Other families 2.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.2%, 1 person 36.7%, 3 people 15.2%, 4 people 7.5%, 5 people 1.8%, 6 or more 0.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters dominate the market at 69.2%, far above the national figure, while only 11.7% of homes are owned outright. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, and very few have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,733 | -19.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.10 | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 69.2% | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 11.7% | +5.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 13.6% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 21.2% | -16.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 69.2%, Owned with a mortgage 17.0%, Owned outright 11.7%, Not stated 1.5%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 76.9%, Separate house 13.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 8.2%, Other dwelling 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 45.9%, 1 bedroom 26.9%, 3 bedrooms 14.3%, 4 bedrooms 4.5%, Studio / none 4.4%, 5 or more 2.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 60.4%, $200–$349 17.3%, $550–$749 9.6%, Under $200 7.7%, $750 or more 2.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 36.8%, $1,800–$2,999 25.3%, $3,000 or more 16.3%, Under $1,000 15.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is a transit hub where 27.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. Many residents walk to work (23.9%) or work from home (20.3%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 27.2% | -16.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 20.3% | +556.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 8.9% | -15.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.83 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,487.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 26 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 2 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 47,698 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 258,560 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 21 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 23.9%, Walked 23.9%, Worked at home 20.3%, Bus 6.1%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Train 2.7%, Bicycle 2.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 52.8%, No vehicle 27.2%, 2 vehicles 15.6%, 3 vehicles 3.0%, 4 or more 1.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is highly transient, with 70.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 48.9% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 70.2% | +4.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 48.9% | -9.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A high number of adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas. Most residents work in professional or technical roles, though full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | -21.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 71.4% | +10.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.4% | -21.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 16.7%, Accommodation & food 14.3%, Health care & social assistance 12.7%, Administrative & support 8.5%, Education & training 6.7%, Retail trade 6.1%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Construction 3.5%, Other services 3.0%, Manufacturing 2.5%, Arts & recreation 1.8%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Mining 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Wholesale trade 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 34.2%, Community & personal service 12.5%, Labourers 12.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Technicians & trades 9.7%, Managers 9.5%, Sales workers 6.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.3%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is a significant business hub with 1,976 businesses. While it scores very high for education and job skills, it is ranked low for general access to money and resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 5 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,053 | — |
| Population estimate | 9,361 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 33.3% | — |
| Businesses | 1,976 | — |

## Environment & Climate

Spring Hill receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average. Its average maximum and minimum temperatures are also both much higher than most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,146 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 26.8 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 15.8 | — |

## Walkability

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.6. Every home is within a short walk of essential amenities and public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 572 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 11.5% | — |

## Schools serving Spring Hill

38 schools, 31,119 students, average ICSEA 1,146.

By sector: Government 15, Catholic 12, Independent 11

By type: Primary 15, Combined 13, Secondary 10

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IES College | Independent | Secondary | 0.2 km | 17 |
| St Joseph's College | Catholic | Combined | 0.3 km | 1,896 |
| Brisbane Girls Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 0.3 km | 1,558 |
| Brisbane Central State School | Government | Primary | 0.4 km | 508 |
| The Industry School - Brisbane | Independent | Secondary | 0.4 km | 201 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | Independent | Combined | 0.6 km | 1,996 |
| St James College | Catholic | Combined | 0.8 km | 980 |
| Humanitas High School | Independent | Secondary | 0.9 km | 90 |
| Angelorum College | Independent | Combined | 1.0 km | 69 |
| All Hallows' School | Catholic | Combined | 1.0 km | 1,707 |

## Areas within Spring Hill

[Spring Hill Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111101/30501111101) · [Spring Hill Block 2](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111102/30501111102) · [Spring Hill Block 3](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111103/30501111103) · [Spring Hill Block 4](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111104/30501111104) · [Spring Hill Block 5](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111105/30501111105) · [Spring Hill Block 6](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111106/30501111106) · [Spring Hill Block 7](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111107/30501111107) · [Spring Hill Block 8](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111108/30501111108) · [Spring Hill Block 9](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111109/30501111109) · [Spring Hill Block 10](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111110/30501111110) · [Spring Hill Block 11](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111111/30501111111) · [Spring Hill Block 12](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111112/30501111112) · [Spring Hill Block 13](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111114/30501111114) · [Spring Hill Block 14](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30501111115/30501111115)

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