Springfield Lakes, QLD 4300 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Springfield Lakes is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4300, home to 17,211 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Ipswich local government area and roughly 27 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 17,211
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,184 /week
- Median personal income
- $994 /week
- Median family income
- $2,295 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- 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
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Spring Mountain State School
- St Peters Lutheran College Springfield (Springfield Central)
- The Springfield Anglican College (Springfield Greenbank Arterial, Springfield)
- Springfield Central State High School
- St Augustine's College (Augustine Heights)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Spring Mountain Bvd at Grande Ave
- Grande Ave at Sierra Drive
- Spring Mountain Bvd at London Avenue
- Sinnathamby Bvd at Parkside Business Park
- Grande Ave at Applecross Cct
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 26 parks and reserves
- 8 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, 18.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.8% of the 4,335 resolvable premises in Springfield Lakes. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Springfield Lakes?
Springfield Lakes (QLD 4300) had 17,211 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Ipswich local government area.
What is the median rent in Springfield Lakes?
The median advertised rent in Springfield Lakes is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Springfield Lakes?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Springfield Lakes covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Spring Mountain State School (0.7 km), St Peters Lutheran College Springfield (Springfield Central) (2.4 km), The Springfield Anglican College (Springfield Greenbank Arterial, Springfield) (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Springfield Lakes?
Springfield Lakes is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Springfield Lakes?
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 Lakes?
In Springfield Lakes, 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 (18.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Springfield Lakes?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Springfield Lakes centroid. 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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