State Electorate · Area profile

Springwood

99 km²

Springwood is characterised by somewhat fewer renters than the norm and slightly above-average household incomes.

📍 Springwood, State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population53,064▲ +7.5%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +15.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over15.1%Children under 1520.6%People in a de facto relationship10.8%▲ +71.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Springwood, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)27.8%

Older adults (45–64)24.8%

Children (0–14)20.6%

Seniors (65+)15.1%

Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Springwood, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (8%).

Married53%
Never married32%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Springwood, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and England (5%).

Australia69.7%

New Zealand5.9%

England4.4%

India1.6%

South Africa1.5%

China1.1%

Philippines0.8%

Vietnam0.3%

Italy0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Springwood, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (30%) and Scottish (9%).

English39.0%

Australian33.2%

Scottish10.6%

Irish10.5%

German5.7%

Chinese3.8%

Italian2.5%

Indian2.4%

Dutch1.9%

Filipino1.4%

Language

People using another language at home15.2%

Language used at home

In Springwood, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only81.7%

Mandarin1.8%

Punjabi0.9%

Cantonese0.8%

Hindi0.6%

Arabic0.5%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Greek0.3%

Italian0.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.0%

Religious affiliation

In Springwood, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (43%) and Islam (2%).

Christianity51%
No religion43%
Islam2%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1265.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher23.9%

Highest year of school

In Springwood, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1265.0%

Year 1019.1%

Year 116.1%

Year 9 or below5.8%

Highest qualification level

In Springwood, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV31.8%

Bachelor degree25.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.4%

Postgraduate degree7.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.7%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In Springwood, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce20.3%

Engineering & related15.9%

Society & culture11.8%

Health9.8%

Education9.7%

Architecture & building7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Creative arts3.9%

Information technology3.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$888▲ +88.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,083▲ +82.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,289▲ +79.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.5%

Household income distribution

In Springwood, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99933.8%

$650–$1,49923.3%

$3,000–$3,99914.3%

$4,000 or more12.2%

Under $65010.1%

Personal income distribution

In Springwood, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65037.4%

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99921.5%

$3,000 or more3.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.9%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Springwood, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.3%

One condition19.5%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Springwood, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health9.1%

Asthma8.8%

Other condition8.8%

Arthritis7.7%

Diabetes4.3%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.6%People providing unpaid care12.2%People caring for children unpaid32.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.5%People living alone17.2%▼ -17.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Springwood, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Springwood, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people32.6%

4 people19.7%

3 people18.7%

1 person17.2%

5 people7.8%

6 or more3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +15.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▲ +7.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting21.5%Homes owned outright27.9%Separate (detached) houses86.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.7%▲ +5.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Springwood, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (22%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Owned outright28%
Rented22%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Springwood, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Springwood, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (39%) and 5 or more (12%).

3 bedrooms39.3%

4 bedrooms38.8%

5 or more11.6%

2 bedrooms7.8%

1 bedroom1.2%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Springwood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 60%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and $550–$749 (9%).

$350–$54958.1%

$200–$34923.1%

$550–$7498.8%

Under $2005.9%

$750 or more0.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Springwood, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$1,800–$2,99942.2%

$1,000–$1,79928.9%

Under $1,00012.1%

$3,000 or more11.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.6%▼ -74.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Springwood, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles43.6%

1 vehicle27.6%

3 vehicles16.6%

4 or more9.5%

No vehicle2.6%

How people get to work

In Springwood, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)61.5%

Worked at home16.2%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Bus2.6%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Train0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.1%Recent arrivals from overseas7.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation68.5%Employed full-time60.6%

Industries people work in

In Springwood, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.8%

Construction11.9%

Education & training10.7%

Retail trade9.3%

Professional & technical6.9%

Manufacturing6.7%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Transport & warehousing4.9%

Other services4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Springwood, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals22.6%

Clerical & administrative15.2%

Technicians & trades15.2%

Managers12.6%

Community & personal service10.3%

Sales workers8.5%

Labourers8.1%

Machinery operators & drivers5.8%

Nearby areas

Macalister Capalaba Redlands Waterford Mansfield Chatsworth Woodridge Stretton

👥 Demographics & Identity