Situated halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Springwood is one of Logan City’s largest and fastest-growing suburbs. Well known for its relaxed, family-friendly vibe, the town is conveniently located less than 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. With its attractive mix of newly opened estates and a vast range of various local amenities, it’s no wonder the area has proven popular with young families and retirees! Check out our comprehensive guide to this established area below…
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The Neighbours
The age distribution of the suburb is skewed towards a slightly older population at present, with recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics listing the median age of residents as 37 years. Of the approximate 10,000 residents, children aged 0-14 comprise 18.8%, while young people aged 15-29 account for 19.4% of the population. Given the ongoing development of several apartment complexes, it is anticipated that young families as well as professionals chasing larger, yet more affordable homes are going to continue to flock to the area.
The Commute
The suburb is largely serviced by Springwood Road, connecting the area to the Brisbane CBD via the Pacific Motorway. While travel via this route is a 21-minute journey, transport via rail from the nearby station of Woodridge averages an only slightly longer 45 minutes on the Beenleigh Line.
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The School Run
Springwood and its surrounding suburbs host a number of highly regarded public and private schools, including Calvary Christian College and Springwood Central State School. Goodstart Early Learning Daisy Hill, along with a number of other kindergarten and childcare facilities are conveniently located within the vicinity of the major school and shopping districts. Similarly, travel to The University of Queensland is only a short 25-minute journey, while the Loganlea campus of TAFE QLD is also a similarly close 13 minutes.
Retail Therapy
Residents have access to the smaller and more local shops of Springwood Plaza and also the larger selection of retail, business and civic facilities offered at Arndale Shopping Centre. Queen Street Mall and the Brisbane Arcade are both less than 30 minutes away and provide a more unique mix of boutique and popular chain stores, alongside a wide variety of casual and fine-dining options.
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What’s Going On?
This highly community-oriented suburb is also conveniently close to a number of parks and sporting facilities, perfect for the active family! Moreland Park and Barbaralla Park boast several low-key walking tracks, as well as plenty of vast open space, ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat away from the fast pace of city life. Both parks offer small playgrounds and beautiful, scenic settings for your casual weekend picnic. Beenleigh Artisan Distillery is similarly popular with visitors and locals alike! Situated on the banks of the Albert River in the original stone building first established 130 years ago, Beenleigh makes rum the traditional, boutique way. Whether you enjoy a meal and a drink or opt for the classic tour, the Distillery provides a great weekend haunt for Springwood residents.
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