Springfield Lakes, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Springfield Lakes Queensland
Spring Lake, 2014
Springfield Lakes Location in Queensland
Population	17,211 (2021 census)
• Density	1,956/km2 (5,070/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4300
Area	8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	20.5 km (13 mi) ESE of Ipswich CBD 34.8 km (22 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Jordan
Federal Division(s)	Blair Oxley
Suburbs around Springfield Lakes: Springfield Camira Greenbank Springfield Central Springfield Lakes Greenbank Spring Mountain Spring Mountain Greenbank

Springfield Lakes is a modern suburb located in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. It is part of a larger area called Greater Springfield, which is a specially planned community. In 2021, about 17,211 people lived in Springfield Lakes.

What is Springfield Lakes Like?

Springfield Lakes gets its name from the beautiful lakes found here. These lakes are:

• Spring Lake: Named after the nearby Spring Mountain.
• Regatta Lake: This lake was designed for water sports and activities.
• Discovery Lake: It's surrounded by interesting terrain, perfect for exploring.

The suburb is also divided into many smaller areas, often called "villages" or "neighbourhoods." Some of these include Lakeside, The Promenade, and The Peninsula.

How to Get Around

The Centenary Motorway runs along the edge of Springfield Lakes. A special footbridge helps people cross the motorway to reach the Springfield train station.

Buses also serve the suburb. Route 528 connects Springfield station to Springfield Central station. Route 533 travels in a loop through the southern parts of Springfield Lakes.

A Look at Springfield Lakes' History

Springfield Lakes is part of Greater Springfield, a huge planned community that started being developed in Australia. It's a very large area, bigger than half the city of Cairns! Springfield Lakes was officially named in 2000.

New schools and churches have opened as the community has grown:

• Springfield Lakes State School welcomed its first students in 2007.
• Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School opened in 2013.
• Our Lady of the Southern Cross Catholic Church was officially opened in 2017. Before this church was built, Catholic services were held at a nearby college.

Learning in Springfield Lakes

Springfield Lakes has two primary schools for younger students:

• Springfield Lakes State School: This is a government school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It also has a special education program.
• Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School: This is a Catholic school also for students from Prep to Year 6.

There are no high schools directly in Springfield Lakes. Older students usually attend high schools in nearby suburbs, like Springfield Central State High School or Woodcrest State College.

Places to Visit

View of Springfield Lakes from Marsdenia Lookout, 2021

Marsdenia Lookout is a great spot to visit. From here, you can see amazing views across the entire Greater Springfield area. It's a perfect place to take photos and enjoy the scenery!