# Springwood - Kingston

Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane

Area: 57 km²

A very walkable way of life defines Springwood - Kingston, where most residents live within a short stroll of parks, schools and shops. This is a noticeably young community with a typical resident aged 35, which helps explain the high number of children under 15. The area is diverse and growing, with a significant population born overseas and a population that has increased by nearly 5% since 2011. It is a family-oriented hub where large homes and multi-person households are common.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is markedly younger than most, with the typical resident aged 35 and 21.5% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the community, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 79,066 | +4.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.3% | +32.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.7% | +50.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.5% | -4.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.1% | -2.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.1%, Older adults (45–64) 22.4%, Children (0–14) 21.5%, Seniors (65+) 14.7%, Youth (15–24) 13.2%

**Marital status** — Married 42.3%, Never married 39.0%, Divorced 9.7%, Widowed 4.7%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

This is a diverse community where 33.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national rate of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 33.6% | +7.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 59.4%, New Zealand 6.5%, England 2.6%, India 2.0%, China 1.1%, Philippines 1.0%, South Africa 0.8%, Vietnam 0.4%, Italy 0.1%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 29.7%, Australian 26.3%, Irish 7.6%, Scottish 7.4%, German 4.3%, Chinese 4.3%, Indian 2.9%, Italian 1.8%, Filipino 1.6%, Dutch 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Greek 0.6%

## Language

Language diversity is high, with 25.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland average. About 5.2% of people speak little or no English, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 25.9% | +35.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 5.2% | -8.2% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 66.6%, Mandarin 1.9%, Punjabi 1.3%, Arabic 1.2%, Cantonese 0.9%, Hindi 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Tagalog 0.4%, Greek 0.2%, Italian 0.1%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is lower than the national trend, with 35.1% of people reporting no religion. However, this figure has risen by 15 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 35.1% | +71.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 44.1%, No religion 35.1%, Not stated 8.9%, Islam 6.9%, Buddhism 1.9%, Other religions 1.6%, Hinduism 1.4%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

A slightly lower proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (17.0%) compared to the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has improved, rising by 8 points since 2011 to reach 54.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.6% | +17.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | +44.8% since 2011 |
| Schools | 24 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.41 | — |
| School enrolments | 17,938 | — |
| Average school size | 747 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 972 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 54.6%, Year 10 19.0%, Year 9 or below 11.9%, Year 11 6.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 31.0%, Bachelor degree 20.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.4%, Postgraduate degree 6.3%, Certificate I / II 2.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.8%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 18.2%, Engineering & related 13.6%, Society & culture 12.8%, Health 8.6%, Education 7.5%, Architecture & building 5.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Information technology 3.4%, Creative arts 3.2%, Natural & physical sciences 2.1%, Agriculture & environment 1.2%

## Income

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $1,673 a week. While 15.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, this is well below the national rate.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $665 | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,443 | +26.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,673 | +30.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 15.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.3%, $1,500–$2,999 29.5%, Under $650 17.1%, $3,000–$3,999 8.6%, $4,000 or more 6.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 45.1%, $650–$1,499 32.1%, $1,500–$2,999 12.8%, $3,000 or more 1.7%

## Health & Disability

About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of people, slightly above the national figure of 8.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.8% | +54.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.9%, Asthma 9.3%, Other condition 8.7%, Arthritis 8.1%, Diabetes 5.6%, Heart disease 3.9%, Cancer 2.5%, Lung condition 2.1%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.0%, One condition 18.5%, Two conditions 6.2%, Three or more 3.7%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children is more common here than elsewhere, involving 27.6% of the population. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.7% and has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.7% | -24.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.7% | +12.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.6% | -7.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.1% | -9.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 20. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 21.3%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3,365 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 42.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 21.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $482 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,231 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.2% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are particularly common, making up 21.2% of households, a rate well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 21.2% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.6% | +9.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.0%, One-parent families 21.2%, Couples without children 20.4%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.1%, 1 person 23.6%, 3 people 17.3%, 4 people 15.1%, 5 people 7.6%, 6 or more 6.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters are very common here, with 38.8% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Most homes are spacious, with 82% having three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $320 | +14.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,638 | -3.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 38.8% | +4.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 23.8% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 77.7% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 82.0% | +0.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 38.8%, Owned with a mortgage 34.3%, Owned outright 23.8%, Not stated 2.0%, Other tenure 1.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 77.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.4%, Flat or apartment 3.4%, Other dwelling 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.2%, 4 bedrooms 23.1%, 2 bedrooms 13.3%, 5 or more 7.7%, 1 bedroom 2.3%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 47.8%, $350–$549 31.5%, Under $200 13.8%, $550–$749 3.0%, $750 or more 0.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 39.6%, $1,800–$2,999 30.1%, Under $1,000 16.9%, $3,000 or more 7.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

While 63.1% of people drive to work, the area is well-served by public transport, with 390 stops and 33 routes. Some residents have no motor vehicle, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.4% | -19.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 11.8% | +322.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.3% | -57.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 390 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.93 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 798.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 33 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 6 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 19 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.1%, Worked at home 11.8%, Car (passenger) 5.6%, Bus 2.6%, Walked 1.0%, Train 0.7%, Bicycle 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 36.6%, 1 vehicle 36.0%, 3 vehicles 13.0%, No vehicle 7.4%, 4 or more 7.0%

## Migration & Movement

About 39.1% of people have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 11 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 39.1% | -3.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 11.4% | -48.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is among the highest for similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% | +6.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.2% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.0% | -10.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.1%, Construction 10.2%, Retail trade 9.4%, Education & training 8.7%, Manufacturing 8.4%, Transport & warehousing 6.9%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Professional & technical 5.5%, Public administration & safety 5.3%, Other services 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Finance & insurance 2.5%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Mining 0.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.0%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Clerical & administrative 13.2%, Labourers 13.2%, Community & personal service 11.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.2%, Managers 9.1%, Sales workers 8.2%

## Economy & Advantage

The population is estimated at 84,129 people. Since 2021, the area has grown by 4.8%, which is well below the Queensland state growth rate of 8.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Population estimate | 84,129 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 4.8% | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area receives high annual rainfall of 1,193mm, which is far above the Queensland average. It experiences a typical maximum temperature of 26.4 degrees.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,193 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 26.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 15.3 | — |

## Walkability

This is a very walkable area, with 96.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes on foot.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 86.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 86.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 96.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 86.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 59.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 131 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.6% | — |

## Schools serving Springwood - Kingston

24 schools, 17,938 students, average ICSEA 972.

By sector: Government 16, Independent 5, Catholic 3

By type: Primary 14, Secondary 6, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| John Paul College | Independent | Combined | — | 2,235 |
| Mabel Park State High School | Government | Secondary | — | 1,814 |
| Groves Christian College | Independent | Combined | — | 1,678 |
| Faith Christian School of Distance Education - Daisy Hill Campus | Independent | Combined | — | 1,615 |
| Woodridge State High School | Government | Secondary | — | 1,088 |
| Calvary Christian College | Independent | Primary | — | 952 |
| Kingston State College | Government | Secondary | — | 866 |
| Woodridge State School | Government | Primary | — | 733 |
| Mabel Park State School | Government | Primary | — | 718 |
| Chatswood Hills State School | Government | Primary | — | 607 |

## Areas within Springwood - Kingston

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