Springfield Central QLD 4300
Located in Queensland, Springfield Central sits 33 km from Brisbane CBD, around 36 minutes by car. The suburb has 234 residents, a median age of 30, and a median household income of $56,628 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population more than doubled from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $300 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,645. The area shows high crime risk. 4 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
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Median Unit Price
Public listings dataSpringfield Central's unit market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $622,000, roughly 12% above where it sat a year earlier. That said, only eight sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$622,500
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $620K
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025110 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4300.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Springfield Central safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Springfield Central sits in the high band, with 96 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 16% on the prior year.
96 offences
15.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202427 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Four schools serve Springfield Central, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 4,747 students across 4 schools (avg 1,187)
- • Sectors: 2 Independent, 2 Government
- • ICSEA 1005-1125, median 1044 (above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Springfield Central State High School (1,998 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
Springfield Central is very walkable on foot — at 82/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 3 supermarkets, 1 park and 16 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Springfield Central.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 56.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 49.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 20.7 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 16.6 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Springfield Central.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 44%
- Premises covered
- 456
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Ipswich: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Springfield Central is home to 234 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 30 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $57,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
234
Median Age
30
Median Household Income
$56,628/yr
Census Median Rent
$300/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,645/mo
Avg Household Size
1.4
Median Personal Income
$32,396/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
141.7%
Total Dwellings
96
Owner-Occupier Rate
32.6%
Houses
9.4%
Rental Stress
27.5%
Mortgage Stress
34.9%
Work From Home
12.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 62.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 70.9%
- Employment Rate
- 44.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 54.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
22 residents (9.4%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
4% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (4 of 100).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,713 a year through Ipswich based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Ipswich
In the year to August 2026, 3,476 new dwellings were approved across Ipswich. That mix is 2,707 houses and 769 units. Approvals are down 7.2% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: at least 2,445 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 152 to 600 homes
- In 10 years or more at least 1,640 homes
- No timeframe set at least 653 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (20 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Yuggera Ugarapul People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.8 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 20.4 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.64 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 4 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Raceview (Ipswich, South East Queensland) monitoring station, 12.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Archerfield Airport, 15.9 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 52 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 35.1 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,032 mm
- 84 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.5°C
- 6 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4300, 954 of 51,158 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.2% (2,144 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 6.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4300, 17,347 rooftop-solar systems totalling 120.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 23,552 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 867 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
4 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 31 across postcode 4300.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $622,500 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Shayne Neumann Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shayne Neumann | 55.7% | 44.3% | +0.5 |
| 2022 | Shayne Neumann | 55.2% | 44.8% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Shayne Kenneth Neumann | 51.2% | 48.8% | +6.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Charis Mullen Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Charis Mullen ALP | 60.0% |
| 2020 | Charis Mullen ALP | 67.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Springfield Central
Is Springfield Central a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Springfield Central is high (99/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Springfield Central?
Springfield Central has a low recorded bushfire history (36/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Springfield Central?
Springfield Central, QLD had a population of 234 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Springfield Central, QLD?
The postcode for Springfield Central, QLD is 4300.
How far is Springfield Central from Brisbane?
Springfield Central is 33 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 36 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Springfield Central?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Springfield Central was $56,628 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Springfield Central?
There are too few current rental listings in Springfield Central for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $300, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Springfield Central?
The median age of residents in Springfield Central was 30 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Springfield Central at risk of bushfire?
Springfield Central has a low recorded bushfire history (36/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Springfield Central?
There are 4 schools inside the Springfield Central boundary: 3 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Springfield Central walkable?
Springfield Central scores 82/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Springfield Central?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Springfield Central (Raceview (Ipswich, South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.8 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.4 µg/m³. That puts Springfield Central below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Springfield Central?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Springfield Central, Archerfield Airport (15.9 km away), summer days average 30.5°C, winter nights 8.9°C, 1,032 mm of rain a year over 84 rainy days, and 6 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Springfield Central?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Springfield Central belong to?
Springfield Central sits within the Ipswich local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Springfield Central?
The average residential rates bill through Ipswich is $1,713 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Springfield Central?
Across Ipswich, 3,476 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 7.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Springfield Central in?
Springfield Central sits within the federal Division of Blair, currently held by Shayne Neumann (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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