Springsure QLD 4722
Springsure sits 814 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 9 hours 20 minutes by car. Census data records 950 residents with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $89,232 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 13.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,200. 2 schools sit within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Springsure a good place to live?
Springsure scores a D (26/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit.
Mixed results
2 schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 4/100 · 813.6 km · 558 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $330K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 56/100 · Crime 41/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 42 · 950 residents
Liveability Rating
26 / 100 · Ranked #980 in QLDEach bar is Springsure's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Springsure?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
26 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataSpringsure's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $330,000, roughly 27% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$330,000
Based on 35 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 20 sales $310K
- 4 bed 7 sales $330K
Land
$44,000
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Springsure safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Springsure sits in the moderate band, with 15 incidents recorded in 2025 — down about 6% on the prior year.
15 offences
6.2% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Springsure, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 191 students across 2 schools (avg 96)
- • Sectors: 1 Catholic, 1 Government
- • ICSEA 944-1038, median 991 (around the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Springsure State School (168 students)
Primary
Combined
Walkability
Springsure is very car-dependent on foot — at 4/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Springsure.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 516
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
Central Highlands (Qld): council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 4 small areas inside this locality and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the locality closely.
Springsure is home to 950 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $89,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
950
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$89,232/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$49,348/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
18.4%
Total Dwellings
354
Owner-Occupier Rate
63.7%
Houses
91.2%
Rental Stress
11.7%
Mortgage Stress
16.1%
Work From Home
8.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
22 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 9 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 117 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.7%
- Employment Rate
- 60.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
4.7% of residents (43) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (36).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 908 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,276 a year through Central Highlands (Qld) based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Central Highlands (Qld)
In the year to August 2026, 35 new dwellings were approved across Central Highlands (Qld). That mix is 33 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 275 to 835 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 100 to 305 homes
- In 10 years or more 157 to 470 homes
- No timeframe set 18 to 60 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (75 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 Bidjara People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Climate & Setting
from Springsure Comet St, 3.2 kmModerate rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 351 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 725 mm
- 54 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 33.4°C
- 42 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.3°C
- 1 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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 4722, 0 of 1,856 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.9% (16 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4722, 376 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 566 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 15 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
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 $330,000 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 Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colin Boyce | 39.8% | 60.2% | -6.4 |
| 2022 | Colin Boyce | 46.2% | 53.8% | -4.8 |
| 2019 | Ken O'Dowd | 41.3% | 58.7% | +7.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Sean Dillon Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sean Dillon LNP | 71.0% |
| 2020 | Lachlan Millar LNP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Springsure?
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 950 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Springsure
Is Springsure a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Springsure is moderate (41/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Springsure?
Springsure has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Springsure a good place to live?
Springsure has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (26/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Springsure?
Springsure, QLD had a population of 950 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Springsure, QLD?
The postcode for Springsure, QLD is 4722.
How far is Springsure from Brisbane?
Springsure is 814 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 558 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Springsure?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Springsure was $89,232 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 Springsure?
There are too few current rental listings in Springsure for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Springsure?
The median age of residents in Springsure was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Springsure at risk of bushfire?
Springsure has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality 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 Springsure?
There are 2 schools inside the Springsure boundary: 1 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Springsure walkable?
Springsure scores 4/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Springsure?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Springsure, Springsure Comet St (3.2 km away), summer days average 33.4°C, winter nights 8.3°C, 725 mm of rain a year over 54 rainy days, and 42 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Springsure?
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 Springsure belong to?
Springsure sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Springsure?
The average residential rates bill through Central Highlands (Qld) is $1,276 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Springsure?
Across Central Highlands (Qld), 35 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 75.0% 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 Springsure in?
Springsure sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- 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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