Springfield Lakes

The area is very young, with children under 15 making up 27.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the total population grew by 129% since 2011, the number of seniors remains far below the state average at 4.7%.

Born overseas makes up 37.2% of the community, a figure far above the Queensland average. This diversity is seen in the ancestry data, with Indian and English backgrounds being prominent alongside Australian and Scottish roots.

About 30.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. This has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011, with Punjabi and Hindi being the most common non-English languages.

People with no religion make up 40.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a 15 point increase since 2011, while Hinduism is a notable faith here at 8.1%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 28.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 73.3% of people have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with a typical household earning $2,231 a week. High earners are common, as 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, up 15 points since 2011.

The community is healthier than most similar areas, with only 20.8% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 40.0% of people providing this care, far above the national average. However, volunteering is well below the state figure at 10.9%.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17. It is also more successful than most similar areas, with a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large and full, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.3% of homes being separate houses. Renting is far more common here than across Australia, while very few homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport use is a little above the state average, the transit time to the city is much higher than in other similar areas.

The suburb is highly transient, with 67.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a higher proportion than in most areas.

Employment levels are very high, with 76.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Full-time work is also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is relatively advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas for overall advantage. It is also one of the fastest growing areas, with a population increase of 22.8% since 2021.

The local climate sees far more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 993mm annually. Average temperatures are a little below the state figures for both highs and lows.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer are within walking distance of groceries or health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability is slightly below the state figure.