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Queensland · Postcode 4300
Springfield Lakes postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 26 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Springfield Lakes at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Springfield Lakes ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Springfield Lakes vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Springfield Lakes | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,184 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 31 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4300 covers Springfield Lakes, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 26 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Ipswich region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, Springfield Lakes has a population of 17,211 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $2,184, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 496 (2.9% of residents).
Housing in Springfield Lakes includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 5,530 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 43.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Springfield Lakes scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Springfield Lakes include Springfield Lakes State School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School.
Springfield Lakes is part of the Springfield - Redbank statistical area in Queensland.
Springfield Lakes details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4300 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 17,211 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,184/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $994/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1937/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,530 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 496 (2.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.683333 |
| Longitude | 152.916667 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 26 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Springfield - Redbank |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Oxley |
| State Electorate | Jordan |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,655 (27.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,219 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,196 (36.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,194 (18.6%) |
| 65+ years | 936 (5.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,362 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 836 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 556 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 303 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 277 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 124 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 17 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 91 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,814 (33.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,605 (47.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 967 (17.7%) |
Schools in Springfield Lakes
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Springfield Lakes. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Springfield Lakes
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.