Queensland location profile
Springfield Lakes QLD 4300
Springfield Lakes is a modern, master-planned suburb within Greater Springfield, known for family-friendly living around man-made lakes, walking trails, and contemporary housing. It offers strong access to shopping, health, education, and transport while retaining abundant green space.
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Why families consider Springfield Lakes
Predominantly young families and professionals in detached homes and townhouses, with a multicultural community and active, outdoor lifestyle focused on lakes, parks, and community facilities. Weekends center on local cafes, Orion Springfield Central, sports, and nearby parklands.
Amenities & services
- Orion Springfield Central (major shopping centre with supermarkets, retail, dining, cinema)
- Springfield Lakes Shopping Centre (local retail and services)
- Mater Private Hospital Springfield and specialist clinics
- GP super clinics, dental and allied health throughout Greater Springfield
- Cafes and restaurants at Orion, Springfield Central, and along Springfield Lakes Boulevard
- Springfield Central Library, Orion Springfield Central (Springfield Central)
- Redbank Plains Library, Town Square Redbank Plains (Redbank Plains)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Springfield and Springfield Central stations (Springfield line to Brisbane CBD and Ipswich connections)
- Bus: Frequent TransLink services linking Springfield Lakes with stations, Orion, Redbank Plains, Goodna, and surrounding suburbs
- Roads: Centenary Highway (M5), Augusta Parkway, Springfield Greenbank Arterial, access to Logan Motorway and Ipswich Motorway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Orion Lagoon and Robelle Domain Parklands
- Lakeside walking/cycling paths around Spring Lake, Discovery Lake, and Regatta Lake
- Brighton Homes Arena (Brisbane Lions training and AFLW venue)
- Springfield Central Sports Complex and local playgrounds
- Event Cinemas Springfield
- Brookwater Golf & Country Club (nearby)
- Robelle Domain Parklands
- Spring Lake Park
- Discovery Lake Park
- Regatta Lake Parklands
- Grande Park (Springfield Lakes)
- White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate (nearby)
Education context
Good availability with multiple long day care and early learning options; waitlists can apply for infants. Options include Goodstart Early Learning Springfield Lakes, Guardian Springfield, YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre programs, and other private centres in Greater Springfield.
- University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Springfield campus, Education City Dr, Springfield Central
- TAFE Queensland Springfield (for pathways and vocational study, adjacent to UniSQ)
- University of Queensland, St Lucia campus (via Springfield line and bus connections)
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Gardens Point/Kelvin Grove (via train and bus)