Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Springfield

7 km²

Springfield has a youthful population and household incomes a little above the norm.

It's also marked by a slightly higher share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Springfield, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,322▲ +10.6%since 2011 Median age32 yrs▲ +14.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over6.9%Children under 1525.1%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Springfield, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)30.2%

Children (0–14)25.1%

Older adults (45–64)22.7%

Youth (15–24)15.1%

Seniors (65+)6.9%

Marital status

In Springfield, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (8%).

Married47%
Never married39%
Divorced8%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Springfield, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by New Zealand (9%) and England (4%).

Australia67.6%

New Zealand7.8%

England3.5%

India2.6%

Philippines1.5%

Vietnam1.1%

South Africa0.9%

China0.7%

Nepal0.5%

Language

People using another language at home19.0%

Language used at home

In Springfield, the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Vietnamese (2%) and Hindi (1%).

English only77.5%

Vietnamese1.6%

Hindi1.1%

Mandarin1.1%

Punjabi0.9%

Tagalog0.8%

Arabic0.3%

Cantonese0.2%

Greek0.1%

Italian0.0%

Religion

People with no religion42.4%

Religious affiliation

In Springfield, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (45%) and Hinduism (4%).

Christianity47%
No religion45%
Hinduism4%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1266.7%

Highest year of school

In Springfield, the largest group is Year 12 at 69%, followed by Year 10 (18%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1266.7%

Year 1017.2%

Year 117.3%

Year 9 or below5.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$919▲ +22.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,176▲ +29.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,271▲ +33.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.8%

Household income distribution

In Springfield, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99940.3%

$650–$1,49920.7%

$3,000–$3,99915.3%

$4,000 or more9.4%

Under $6507.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.1%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Springfield, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (22%) and Other condition (20%).

Mental health9.9%

Asthma9.6%

Other condition8.9%

Arthritis6.2%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease2.4%

Cancer1.7%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.9%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid36.0%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▼ -3.1%since 2011 One-parent families16.3%

Family composition

In Springfield, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$385▲ +13.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -13.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting33.3%Homes owned outright14.7%Separate (detached) houses86.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Springfield, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 51%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (15%).

Owned with a mortgage51%
Rented34%
Owned outright15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Springfield, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years45.7%

How people get to work

In Springfield, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)61.2%

Worked at home14.9%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Train3.3%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation73.6%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In Springfield, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Manufacturing (10%) and Retail trade (9%).

Health care & social assistance14.0%

Manufacturing9.2%

Retail trade9.0%

Education & training8.2%

Construction8.1%

Public administration & safety7.8%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Transport & warehousing6.4%

Professional & technical6.3%

Other services4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Springfield, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals19.6%

Clerical & administrative15.2%

Community & personal service13.5%

Technicians & trades13.2%

Labourers10.0%

Managers8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers8.8%

Sales workers8.7%

Areas within Springfield

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Nearby areas

Camira - Gailes Augustine Heights - Brookwater Bellbird Park Carole Park Springfield Lakes Goodna Greenbank Military Camp Collingwood Park - Redbank

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