Springfield Central, Queensland facts for kids
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Orion Lagoon pool
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 Springfield Central
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 234 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 58.5/km2 (152/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4300 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Ipswich | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Jordan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blair | ||||||||||||||
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Springfield Central is a suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Ipswich. In 2021, about 234 people lived here. This area is the main business hub for the larger Greater Springfield region.
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What is Springfield Central?
Springfield Central is the main hub for shopping, schools, health, and other important services in the Greater Springfield Development. It has a big shopping centre called Orion Springfield Central. This centre has almost 200 different shops. You can also find the Springfield Central railway station here. There are office buildings and a large city parkland. This park is called Robelle Domain. It also has a fun water playground called Orion Lagoon. The Mater Private Hospital Springfield is also located here.
Fun Places to Visit
Robelle Domain is a huge park covering 24 hectares. That's about the size of 24 football fields! It has boardwalks and paths for walking and cycling. You can find sports fields and playgrounds there too. There's a special water park for kids. The park also has a stage and an outdoor theatre. You can swim in the lagoon and grab a snack at the cafes.
Orion Lagoon is a popular spot within Robelle Domain. It's a big swimming area that's perfect for families. It's like a giant pool right in the middle of the park.
Springfield Central also has many shops and entertainment spots. You can find stores like Bunnings and BCF. There's also Event Cinemas, where you can watch movies. A Timezone arcade opened in 2020, offering lots of games.
Sports and Activities
In 2019, the Springfield Central Sports Complex opened. It cost $56 million to build. This huge sports area has sixteen netball courts and eight tennis courts. There are also four multi-purpose sports fields. It has canteens for food and drinks, and a playground.
The Reserve, Springfield opened in 2022. It is the first sports field in Australia built just for women's sports. It can hold up to 10,000 people. There are 600 seats in the grandstand. This venue is where the Brisbane Lions AFL Women's team plays. Their VFL reserves team also plays here.
You can also find the Springfield Brewery, Bar & Kitchen here. It's a craft micro-brewery that makes its own beer. They even have a special beer called the Springfield Pilsner.
Learning and Education
Springfield Central is home to many schools and training places.
- The University of Southern Queensland has a campus here.
- TAFE Queensland also has a campus. TAFE offers practical training for jobs.
- The Union Institute of Language helps people learn new languages.
- Peter McMahon's Swim Factory teaches people how to swim.
Local Schools
Springfield Central has several public and private schools.
- Springfield Central State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It opened on 1 January 2011.
- Springfield Central State High School is a secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It also opened on 1 January 2011. It has a special education program too.
- St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a private school. It teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Springfield Central has grown over the years.
- In 2011, there were 105 people.
- In 2016, the population grew to 114 people.
- By 2021, the population had more than doubled to 234 people.
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GE Australia Queensland headquarters, built in 2014.
