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Springfield Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Springfield Compares
Springfield vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Springfield | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,176 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $385 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ≈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, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 24 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 has a population of 7,322 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,176, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The Indigenous population is 245 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Springfield includes a median weekly rent of $385, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 2,322 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Springfield scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Springfield include Woodcrest State College, The Springfield Anglican College and Hymba Yumba Independent School.
Springfield is part of the Springfield - Redbank statistical area in Queensland.
Springfield Details
| Postcode | 4300 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,322 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,176/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $919/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1097/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,322 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 245 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.65 |
| Longitude | 152.9 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Springfield - Redbank |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Oxley |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,839 (25.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,105 (15.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,211 (30.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,658 (22.6%) |
| 65+ years | 517 (7.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 705 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 452 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 300 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 174 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 124 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 93 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 44 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 691 (30.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,060 (46.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 511 (22.2%) |
Schools in Springfield
Suburbs Near Springfield
Same Postcode (4300)
More Springfield Data
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.