Springfield Central, QLD 4300 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Springfield Central is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4300, home to 234 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Ipswich local government area and roughly 26 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $1,089 /week
- Median personal income
- $623 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 1.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ipswich
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Oxley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,645
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- St Peters Lutheran College Springfield (Springfield Central)
- The Springfield Anglican College (Springfield Greenbank Arterial, Springfield)
- Springfield Central State High School
- Spring Mountain State School
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (Springfield Lakes)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 47 bus stops
- Sinnathamby Bvd at Parkside Business Park
- Sinnathamby Bvd at UniSQ
- Education City
- Health Care Dr at UniSQ
- Springfield Central station, platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 19.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 61.6% of the 336 resolvable premises in Springfield Central. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 61.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 29,386 across the Ipswich LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,069 theft, 4,177 violent offences, 3,298 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Springfield Central?
Springfield Central (QLD 4300) had 234 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in Springfield Central?
The median advertised rent in Springfield Central is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Springfield Central?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Springfield Central covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: St Peters Lutheran College Springfield (Springfield Central) (1 km), The Springfield Anglican College (Springfield Greenbank Arterial, Springfield) (1.2 km), Springfield Central State High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Springfield Central?
Springfield Central is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (61.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Springfield Central?
Across the surrounding area, 29,386 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,069), violent (4,177), drug offences (3,298). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Springfield Central?
In Springfield Central, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (19.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Springfield Central?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Springfield Central centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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