SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL
Investor score
56
Liveability score
55
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$740,000
Verified research · 2026
Rent yield
Real1.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real6.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$270/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+4.0%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.69%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+13.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real4.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
High supply risk
Market overview
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.1%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,032/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
38.4%
59.6% owner-occupier
Median age
32.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
Population growth
+2.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
9.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
70%
20% apartments
Degree qualified
30.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
22.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
7.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
26.4 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
27 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
51.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
46 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
20.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,703/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 4300
🏫Primary (11)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Springfield Central State School
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Springfield Lakes State School
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Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
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🎓Secondary (2)
Springfield Central State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (7)
St Peters Lutheran College Springfield
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
The Springfield Anglican College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
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Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs 4-10 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
Hymba Yumba Independent School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate6.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average21 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
33
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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