Moving to Springbrook QLD 4213
What the official numbers say about living in Springbrook — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,273 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 14% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Springbrook grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (624 → 705 people).
Around 62% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, German, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Springbrook sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest airport: Gold Coast Airport, 23.8 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 84 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 cafes & restaurants · 3 parks — see them all on the Springbrook profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Springbrook State School 900 m
Parks and reserves: Centenary Park 300 m · Settlement Day Use Area 700 m · Gwongorella Picnic Area 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Springbrook, most often seen first: Lewin's Honeyeater · Albert's Lyrebird · Eastern Whipbird · Eastern Yellow Robin · Australian Brush-turkey · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Springbrook, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbrook here | 705 | — | 4/10 | 90% |
| Beechmont | 848 | — | 7/10 | 47% |
| Bonogin | 4,896 | — | 10/10 | 84% |
| Tallebudgera Valley | 1,762 | — | 9/10 | 76% |
| Mudgeeraba | 14,578 | — | 7/10 | 51% |
| Tallai | 4,465 | — | 9/10 | 53% |
| Currumbin Valley | 2,084 | — | 9/10 | 69% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wright — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4213 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Springbrook profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 14% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 624 people to 705. It sits about 84 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Wright.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Springbrook vs Beechmont · Springbrook vs Bonogin.
Nearby guides: Beechmont · Bonogin · Tallebudgera Valley · Mudgeeraba · Tallai · Currumbin Valley.
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