Ipswich City Council
Springfield Lakes
Springfield Lakes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17.2k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Springfield Lakes.
Springfield Lakes (4300) sits in the Ipswich region of Queensland.
Springfield Lakes has roughly 17,211 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Springfield Lakes scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Springfield Lakes's population at 17,211, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,211
Median age
31
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$620/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
17,211
Median age: 31
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Ipswich City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
21,925
total offences in 2026 across the Ipswich City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Springfield Lakes.
Local schools for Springfield Lakes
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Government School Catchment
Springfield Central State High School
Springfield Lakes State School
Springfield Central State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Springfield Lakes.
- What is the Springfield Lakes postcode?
- Springfield Lakes is in the 4300 postcode, in QLD, in the Ipswich City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Springfield Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Springfield Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Springfield Lakes on this page, including Springfield Central State High School, Mastery Schools Australia, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield.
- How walkable is Springfield Lakes?
- Springfield Lakes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Springfield Lakes?
- Springfield Lakes is close to Springfield Central, Opossum Creek, Augustine Heights, Brookwater, Springfield.
- What is the population of Springfield Lakes?
- Springfield Lakes has approximately 17,211 residents. The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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