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Spring Mountain QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Spring Mountain, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Spring Mountain QLD is 6,085 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Spring Mountain is $1,085 per week ($56,420 per year). Median rent in Spring Mountain is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Spring Mountain has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Spring Mountain has a population density of 309.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Spring Mountain is India. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Spring Mountain is $2,000.

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Spring Mountain Population

residents (Census 2021)

Spring Mountain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,085/wk

$56,420 per year

#763 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$445/wk

$1,928 per month

#1221 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Spring Mountain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (2,988) Female 50.9% (3,099)

Population Density

309.0

people per km²

6,085 people · 19.7 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,395

Family income/wk

Spring Mountain Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Spring Mountain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

4.7% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

95.3% 1,008 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Spring Mountain Country of Birth

Australia

70.0%

India

22.2%

England

3.3%

China

1.1%

Bangladesh

0.9%

Afghanistan

0.7%

Fiji

0.7%

Iran

0.5%

Brazil

0.4%

Indonesia

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Spring Mountain Religion

No Religion

35.3%

Catholic

18.9%

Hinduism

15.7%

Other Religions Tot

7.9%

Othr Rel Sikhism

7.7%

Anglican

5.4%

Not stated

5.1%

Islam

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Spring Mountain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

83.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Spring Mountain Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

26.9%

Other

18.3%

Malayalam

17.5%

Hindi

11.8%

SAL Tot

9.4%

IAL Nepali

6.6%

SAL Tagalog

4.7%

Tamil

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Spring Mountain Employment

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Employed full-time

55.3% 2,119 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 820 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 184 people

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Not in labour force

18.4% 706 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Spring Mountain Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.9%

Certificate III/IV

24.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

16.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Spring Mountain Occupation

Professionals

33.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.4%

Managers

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.2%

Labourers

4.6%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Spring Mountain Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.6%

Health

16.9%

Engineering

16.3%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Information Technology

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Education

6.1%

Architecture & Building

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Spring Mountain Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Spring Mountain Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.2%

$300-$399/wk

0.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

0.7%

$650-$799/wk

1.3%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Spring Mountain Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 2,437

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Separated

3.6% 150

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Divorced

3.8% 160

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Widowed

1.3% 56

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Never married

33.2% 1,395

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Spring Mountain Ancestry

Other

22.2%

English

20.5%

Australian

19.0%

Indian

14.4%

Scottish

5.0%

Filipino

4.0%

Irish

3.7%

German

2.5%

Samoan

2.4%

Maori

2.4%

Chinese

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Spring Mountain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.4%

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Pre-school

12.6%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Primary — Catholic

4.1%

Secondary — Catholic

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Spring Mountain Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.8% 328

✅

No need for assistance

97.2% 11,441

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Spring Mountain Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.8% 433

—

Not a volunteer

89.2% 3,589

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Spring Mountain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

0.3%

$600-$799/mo

0.3%

$800-$999/mo

0.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Spring Mountain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Train

5.0%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Other

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bus

0.6%

Walked only

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Spring Mountain Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

57.4%

3 vehicles

10.5%

4+ vehicles

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Spring Mountain Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

0.3%

3 bedrooms

10.7%

4 bedrooms

79.6%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Spring Mountain Population Mobility

31.9%

moved in the last year

96.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Spring Mountain Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

280

Indigenous residents

11,605

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Spring Mountain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

443

Asthma

158

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Spring Mountain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

0.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Spring Mountain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

66.8%

Couple — no children

15.0%

Couple — no children under 15

7.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Spring Mountain Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.6% 105

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 13

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Previously served

1.8% 73

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Never served

95.3% 3,857

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Spring Mountain Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.7% 346

—

Did not provide

91.3% 3,650

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Spring Mountain Children Ever Born

No children

34.2%

1 child

19.2%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

12.7%

4 children

3.7%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Spring Mountain When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

153

2001–2010

868

2011–2015

840

2016

164

2017

123

2018

204

2019

195

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Spring Mountain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

26.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Spring Mountain Household Size

1 person

7.2%

2 persons

23.7%

3 persons

24.7%

4 persons

27.5%

5 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Spring Mountain Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,933

Moved from QLD

1,022

Moved — same area (SA2)

512

Moved from NSW

101

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Spring Mountain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Step family — no other children

9.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Spring Mountain Schools

schools nearby

government

1063

avg ICSEA score

6,213

total students

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 784 students

1125

ICSEA

Spring Mountain State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 939 students

1089

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 527 students

1068

ICSEA

Springfield Central State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,005 students

1059

ICSEA

Springfield Central State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,998 students

1030

ICSEA

Mastery Schools Australia Independent

Combined · 4-10 · 960 students

1005

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Spring Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,399/wk

Median Rent $445/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Spring Mountain

Your weekly income

≈ $10,396/month

Median rent $445/wk

Left after rent $1,954/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Spring Mountain vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,043 Income: $981/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 3,067 Income: $497/wk Rent: $270/wk

Meadowbrook

Pop: 3,069 Income: $678/wk Rent: $385/wk

Yandina

Pop: 3,073 Income: $778/wk Rent: $369/wk

Brendale

Pop: 3,100 Income: $724/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 3,104 Income: $733/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Mountain

What is the population of Spring Mountain QLD?

The population of Spring Mountain QLD is 6,085 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 309.0 people per km².Spring Mountain is ranked #1,294 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Spring Mountain?

The median personal income in Spring Mountain QLD is $1,085 per week, or $56,420 per year.The median household income is $2,399 per week.Family income is $2,395 per week.Spring Mountain is ranked #763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Spring Mountain?

Median rent in Spring Mountain QLD is $445 per week ($1,928 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Spring Mountain ranks #1,221 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Spring Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Spring Mountain QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Spring Mountain?

The median age in Spring Mountain QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Spring Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Spring Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,085.The median income is $1,085/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32624. All dollar figures in AUD.