Springfield Lakes, QLD 4957
Regional Ipswich living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Regional lifestyle
- $420/wk Median
- 42.4% Renters
Springfield Lakes Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 23.5k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 13km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Springfield Lakes Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Springfield Lakes offers a genuinely different pace from Ipswich's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $420 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 23,526, with 42.4% renting rather than owning.
Around Springfield Lakes
Springfield Lakes Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Springfield Lakes Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Springfield Lakes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Springfield Lakes
Real questions renters ask before moving to Springfield Lakes.
How far is Springfield Lakes from the Ipswich CBD?
Springfield Lakes is approximately 16km from the Ipswich CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Springfield Lakes a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Springfield Lakes has a 42.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Springfield Lakes?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Springfield Lakes is $420. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $420 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Springfield Lakes family-friendly for renters?
Springfield Lakes has around 8 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $420/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Ipswich.
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