Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Springwood
6 km²
Typical household incomes in Springwood are about $1,724 a week, reflecting a community that is largely middle-of-the-road for the region. This is a diverse area where nearly 31% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The population is aging, with a significant rise in seniors since 2011. This shift helps explain why more people now need help with daily activities compared to most other areas. Overall, it is a well-established suburb with strong access to local services.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. A notable 20.5% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 9.5 percentage points since 2011.
International backgrounds are common here, with 30.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
While English is the main language for 79.5% of residents, the proportion using another language at home rose to 16.9% by 2021. This is well above the Queensland average, though still well below the national figure.
About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.0% of people report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has grown by 17 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Around 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are generally consistent with state levels, though 20.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $2,050, which is about the same as the Queensland average.
Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 7.3% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 30.0% of the population, slightly above the national figure.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 27.8% of residents. About 13.8% of the community are volunteers, which is around the middle for its level.
First Nations residents in Springwood have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (55.6%) than the national average. Typical personal incomes for this group are also well above the state and national figures.
Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. About 56.7% of households are couples with children, while 24.8% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, though this fell to 71.6% by 2021. Most homes are spacious, with 80.3% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is higher than in most areas, with 3.9% of people commuting this way. The suburb is well-served by buses, though 60.7% of workers still rely on driving a car.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.4% of people moving house in the last five years. However, the number of recent overseas arrivals fell nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.
About 62.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.
The suburb is moderately advantaged, scoring a 6 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is home to 1,323 businesses, which is more than about 71% of similar areas.
The area is far wetter than the Queensland average, with 1,193mm of annual rainfall. Typical maximum temperatures are well below the state average.
Springwood is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 90.0% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.