QLD4300· Pop. 68,675Ipswich

SPRINGFIELD LAKES

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

37

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

3.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

7.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SPRINGFIELD LAKES shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$654/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.70%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SPRINGFIELD LAKES is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.8% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,032/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.4%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

67%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

39.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

27.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

51.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

22.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,703/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4300

🏫11 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚7 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

Spring Mountain State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1089(81%)
939 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls36% top SEA quarter

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)
527 students17:1 student–teacher51% girls23% top SEA quarter

Springfield Central State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
1,005 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls27% top SEA quarter

Augusta State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1036(62%)
1,023 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls19% top SEA quarter

Springfield Lakes State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1025(58%)
1,124 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

St Francis Xavier School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 989(42%)
470 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls6% top SEA quarter

Bellbird Park State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)
361 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls9% top SEA quarter

Camira State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)
679 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls6% top SEA quarter

Woogaroo Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 953(26%)
157 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls3% top SEA quarter

Kruger State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 937(20%)
673 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls2% top SEA quarter

Goodna State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 921(15%)
650 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Springfield Central State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1030(60%)
1,998 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls17% top SEA quarter

Bellbird Park State Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 950(25%)
1,795 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls3% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (7)

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1125(90%)
784 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls49% top SEA quarter

The Springfield Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1109(87%)
1,124 students13:1 student–teacher54% girls43% top SEA quarter

Westside Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1079(78%)
1,293 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls30% top SEA quarter

St Augustine's College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(70%)
1,555 students15:1 student–teacher53% girls20% top SEA quarter

Mastery Schools Australia

Independent · Yrs 4-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)
960 students4:1 student–teacher46% girls14% top SEA quarter

Woodcrest State College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 971(34%)
1,709 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

Hymba Yumba Independent School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 760(2%)
224 students9:1 student–teacher50% girls2% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Goodna Special School

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 982(39%)
359 students4:1 student–teacher26% girls12% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
38/ 100

18.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1005ICSEA · national avg 1000

21 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
20/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 26 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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