Springsure, QLD 4722 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Springsure is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4722, home to 950 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 634 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population950
Median age42
Area141.2 km²
To CBD634 km
LGACentral Highlands (Qld)

Demographics

Population
950
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,716 /week
Median personal income
$949 /week
Median family income
$2,358 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Central Highlands (Qld)
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Springsure State School Combined · Government
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Springsure) Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 14 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.1% of the 659 resolvable premises in Springsure. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 97.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Central Highlands (Qld) — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld)

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Springsure?

Springsure (QLD 4722) had 950 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.

What is the median rent in Springsure?

The median advertised rent in Springsure is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Springsure?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Springsure covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Springsure State School (0.1 km), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Springsure) (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Springsure?

Springsure is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Springsure?

Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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