Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Springfield - Redbank

104 km²

Springfield - Redbank stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with far more renters than most areas.

It also has somewhat more residents than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Springfield - Redbank, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population105,202▲ +58.5%since 2011 Median age31 yrs▲ +6.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.5%People aged 65 and over7.6%Children under 1526.5%People in a de facto relationship14.1%▲ +0.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)32.4%

Children (0–14)26.5%

Older adults (45–64)19.8%

Youth (15–24)13.8%

Seniors (65+)7.6%

Marital status

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (41%) and Divorced (8%).

Married44%
Never married41%
Divorced8%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by New Zealand (10%) and India (4%).

Australia63.1%

New Zealand7.9%

India3.5%

England3.0%

Philippines1.8%

Vietnam1.2%

South Africa0.8%

China0.4%

Nepal0.3%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (30%) and Scottish (8%).

English31.7%

Australian28.5%

Scottish7.7%

Irish7.1%

German4.8%

Indian4.4%

Filipino2.6%

Chinese2.3%

Vietnamese1.9%

Italian1.7%

Language

People using another language at home23.5%

Language used at home

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Vietnamese (2%) and Punjabi (2%).

English only70.9%

Vietnamese1.8%

Punjabi1.7%

Hindi1.1%

Tagalog0.9%

Mandarin0.8%

Arabic0.5%

Cantonese0.2%

Italian0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion39.9%

Religious affiliation

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (43%) and Hinduism (4%).

Christianity47%
No religion43%
Hinduism4%
Other religions2%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.1%

Highest year of school

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1261.3%

Year 1017.9%

Year 9 or below7.5%

Year 117.2%

Highest qualification level

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV34.1%

Bachelor degree20.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.0%

Postgraduate degree6.5%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.0%

Field of qualification

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (16%).

Management & commerce20.2%

Engineering & related14.5%

Society & culture13.8%

Health10.2%

Education6.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Architecture & building4.4%

Information technology3.6%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$840▲ +29.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,854▲ +33.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,025▲ +35.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.0%

Household income distribution

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (12%).

$1,500–$2,99937.6%

$650–$1,49926.4%

$3,000–$3,99911.2%

Under $65010.1%

$4,000 or more7.8%

Personal income distribution

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (40%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49937.3%

Under $65037.1%

$1,500–$2,99917.3%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.4%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.5%

One condition17.6%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health9.7%

Asthma9.3%

Other condition8.0%

Arthritis6.2%

Diabetes4.5%

Heart disease2.5%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.6%People providing unpaid care10.8%People caring for children unpaid34.7%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.7%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families18.8%People living alone17.6%▲ +11.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by One-parent families (19%) and Couples without children (17%).

Couples with children63%
One-parent families19%
Couples without children17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people28.0%

4 people19.5%

3 people19.1%

1 person17.6%

5 people8.8%

6 or more6.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +14.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,710▼ -10.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting43.0%Homes owned outright14.4%Separate (detached) houses88.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms90.8%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Owned outright (15%).

Rented44%
Owned with a mortgage41%
Owned outright15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 5 or more (6%).

4 bedrooms51.8%

3 bedrooms32.7%

5 or more6.2%

2 bedrooms5.3%

1 bedroom2.3%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is $350–$549 at 56%, followed by $200–$349 (37%) and Under $200 (4%).

$350–$54955.0%

$200–$34936.0%

Under $2004.1%

$550–$7492.1%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

$1,000–$1,79942.9%

$1,800–$2,99933.1%

Under $1,00011.4%

$3,000 or more7.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.6%▼ -30.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles43.5%

1 vehicle32.8%

3 vehicles13.7%

4 or more6.4%

No vehicle3.6%

How people get to work

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)63.6%

Worked at home12.5%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Train2.5%

Walked0.6%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years53.1%Recent arrivals from overseas11.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.9%Labour-force participation68.1%Employed full-time62.5%

Industries people work in

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Manufacturing (10%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.3%

Manufacturing9.9%

Retail trade9.5%

Public administration & safety7.6%

Construction7.4%

Education & training7.3%

Transport & warehousing7.0%

Accommodation & food5.8%

Professional & technical5.2%

Other services4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Springfield - Redbank, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Clerical & administrative (14%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals17.1%

Clerical & administrative13.9%

Community & personal service13.6%

Technicians & trades13.1%

Labourers11.5%

Machinery operators & drivers10.8%

Managers9.4%

Sales workers8.4%

Areas within Springfield - Redbank

Augustine Heights - Brookwater Bellbird Park Camira - Gailes Carole Park Collingwood Park - Redbank Goodna New Chum Redbank Plains Springfield Springfield Lakes

Nearby areas

Forest Lake - Oxley Centenary Kenmore - Brookfield - Moggill Ipswich Inner Rocklea - Acacia Ridge Sherwood - Indooroopilly Browns Plains Sunnybank

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