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Springfield Central QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Springfield Central QLD is 234 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Springfield Central is $623 per week ($32,396 per year). Median rent in Springfield Central is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Springfield Central has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Springfield Central has a population density of 112.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Springfield Central is China. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield Central is $1,645.

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Springfield Central Population

residents (Census 2021)

Springfield Central Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$623/wk

$32,396 per year

#6733 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,645/mo

Avg household size: 1.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Springfield Central Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (123) Female 47.2% (110)

Population Density

112.0

people per km²

234 people · 2.1 km²

Households

1.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Springfield Central Age Distribution

0-4

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Springfield Central Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.0% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.0% 9 dwellings

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

Springfield Central Country of Birth

Australia

86.2%

China

4.6%

England

4.6%

India

4.6%

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

Springfield Central Religion

No Religion

40.8%

Catholic

19.3%

Not stated

16.1%

Anglican

11.5%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Springfield Central Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

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

Springfield Central Languages Spoken at Home

Other

54.5%

Mandarin

45.5%

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

Springfield Central Employment

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Employed full-time

29.8% 54 people

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Employed part-time

17.7% 32 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 8 people

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Not in labour force

48.1% 87 people

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

Springfield Central Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Springfield Central Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.9%

Community & Personal Service

19.4%

Professionals

16.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.9%

Sales Workers

13.4%

Managers

4.5%

Clerical & Administrative

4.5%

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

Springfield Central Field of Study

Engineering

27.5%

Health

15.7%

Education

15.7%

Society & Culture

15.7%

Management & Commerce

13.7%

Information Technology

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.9%

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

Springfield Central Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Springfield Central Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Springfield Central Marital Status

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Married

20.6% 46

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Separated

4.9% 11

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Divorced

7.2% 16

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Widowed

9.0% 20

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Never married

58.3% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Springfield Central Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

20.4%

Scottish

14.4%

Other

6.7%

Irish

6.3%

German

4.9%

Chinese

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

New Zealander

2.1%

French

1.8%

Italian

1.8%

Filipino

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Springfield Central School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

80.0%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

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

Springfield Central Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

18.1% 77

✅

No need for assistance

81.9% 348

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

Springfield Central Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.8% 25

—

Not a volunteer

87.2% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Springfield Central Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Springfield Central How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.4%

Did not go to work

16.1%

Walked only

11.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

5.4%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

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

Springfield Central Car Ownership

0 vehicles

26.7%

1 vehicle

58.4%

2 vehicles

14.9%

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

Springfield Central Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

29.2%

2 bedrooms

65.6%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

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

Springfield Central Population Mobility

40.1%

moved in the last year

91.0%

moved in the last 5 years

9.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Springfield Central Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

404

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Springfield Central Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Springfield Central Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

13.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

16.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Springfield Central Family Structure

Couple — no children

74.5%

Couple — children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Springfield Central Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

9.9% 20

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Previously served

4.5% 9

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Never served

85.6% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Springfield Central Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 14

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Did not provide

92.9% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Springfield Central Children Ever Born

No children

68.7%

1 child

9.0%

2 children

4.5%

3 children

17.9%

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

Springfield Central When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Springfield Central Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.5%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

7.5%

30+ hours

3.5%

Did not do domestic work

36.5%

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

Springfield Central Household Size

1 person

68.0%

2 persons

28.9%

3 persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Springfield Central Where Residents Moved From

Same address

118

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

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

Springfield Central Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

11,949

total students

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 784 students

1125

ICSEA

The Springfield Anglican College Independent

Secondary · Prep-12 · 1,124 students

1109

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

St Augustine's College Catholic

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,555 students

1056

ICSEA

Springfield Central State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,998 students

1030

ICSEA

Springfield Lakes State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,124 students

1025

ICSEA

Mastery Schools Australia Independent

Combined · 4-10 · 960 students

1005

ICSEA

Woodcrest State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,709 students

971

ICSEA

Hymba Yumba Independent School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 224 students

760

ICSEA

The Springfield Anglican College - Primary Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Springfield Central Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,089/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Springfield Central

Your weekly income

≈ $4,719/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $789/wk

Rent share 27.5%

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Springfield Central vs State & National Average

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Pop: 117 Income: $814/wk Rent: $240/wk

Mount Colliery

Pop: 117 Income: $528/wk Rent: $175/wk

Mount Molar

Pop: 117 Income: $703/wk Rent: $270/wk

Mount Tully

Pop: 117 Income: $752/wk Rent: $255/wk

Woowoonga

Pop: 117 Income: $495/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 118 Income: $739/wk Rent: $226/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Central

What is the population of Springfield Central QLD?

The population of Springfield Central QLD is 234 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 112.0 people per km².Springfield Central is ranked #6,565 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Springfield Central?

The median personal income in Springfield Central QLD is $623 per week, or $32,396 per year.The median household income is $1,089 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Springfield Central is ranked #6,733 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Springfield Central?

Median rent in Springfield Central QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 27.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Springfield Central ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Springfield Central?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield Central QLD is $1,645. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Springfield Central?

The median age in Springfield Central QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Springfield Central a good suburb to live in?

Springfield Central is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 234.The median income is $623/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.5% 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: 32629. All dollar figures in AUD.