Springfield, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Springfield Queensland
Karamea Avenue, 2014
Springfield Location in Queensland
Postcode(s)	4300
Area	6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	25.2 km (16 mi) E of Ipswich CBD 28.6 km (18 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Jordan
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Springfield: Bellbird Park Camira Greenbank Brookwater Springfield Greenbank Springfield Central Springfield Lakes Springfield Lakes

Springfield is a suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 7,322 people lived here.

Springfield is close to other suburbs. These include Springfield Lakes and Springfield Central.

The Story of Springfield

Springfield was built as part of a bigger project. This project is called Greater Springfield. When it was being built, it was Australia's largest planned community. This means it was designed and built from scratch. In 2007, an even larger community was planned nearby in Ripley.

Schools in Springfield's History

Springfield State School opened on January 22, 1998. It later changed its name. On January 1, 2000, it became Woodcrest State College.

The Springfield College also opened on July 1, 1998.

Staines Memorial College opened in Springfield on January 25, 2005. It was named after Graham Staines. He was a missionary who died in India. In 2010, this college moved to Redbank Plains.

Hymba Yumba Independent School started in 2011. Uncle Albert Holt created this school. It focuses on Indigenous culture. The name "Hymba Yumba" comes from the Bidjara language. Hymba means skills like listening. Yumba means building. It refers to building the school and its community. When it first opened, it had 50 students and 8 staff. Today, it has over 280 students and 40 staff.

Learning in Springfield

Springfield has several schools. They offer education from early childhood to Year 12.

Woodcrest State College

Woodcrest State College is a government school. It teaches both primary and secondary students. Boys and girls can attend this school. It is located at 38 Nev Smith Drive. In 2018, the school had 1,694 students. It also has a special education program.

Springfield Anglican College

Springfield Anglican College is a private school. It opened on July 1, 1998. It teaches students from Prep to Year 12. The primary campus is at Springfield College Drive. The secondary campus is at 68 Springfield Greenbank Arterial. In 2018, 952 students went to this school.

Hymba Yumba Independent School

Hymba Yumba Independent School is a private school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 12. It is located at 6 Springfield Parkway. This school focuses on teaching the national curriculum. It uses Indigenous Knowledge in its lessons. In 2018, the school had 154 students.

Places to Visit and Use

Springfield has many useful places. These include community centers, shops, and parks.

Community and Shopping

The Camira Springfield Community Centre is at 389 Old Logan Road. It's a place for community activities.

Springfield Fair is a shopping centre. You can find it at 16 Springfield Parkway. It has many shops for your needs.

Parks and Green Spaces

There are many parks in Springfield. They are great places to play and relax.

• Bob Gibbs Park
• Bridgewater Park
• Brommiley Park
• Carnation Close Reserve
• Clancy's Reserve
• College Park
• Curlew Park
• Emerald Park
• Escarpment Village Park
• Foxglove Court Reserve
• H L Jones Park
• Kuring-gai Park
• Lilac Park
• Lloyd Bird Park
• Lookout Park
• M Mcguire Park
• O'Dwyers Gully Park
• Opossum Creek Reserve
• Opossum Creek Wildlife Corridor
• Outlook Park

Getting Around Springfield

Springfield has good transport links. You can travel to the Brisbane CBD easily.

Road and Rail

The Centenary Motorway connects Springfield to Brisbane. There is also a train line. The Springfield railway line starts at Darra station. It goes all the way to Springfield.

Bus Services

Bus route 527 serves the suburb. This bus links Goodna shopping centre and Goodna station. It also connects to Orion Springfield Central via Springfield station.

Images for kids

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  Karamea Avenue, 2014

See also

In Spanish: Springfield (Queensland) para niños