Springwood, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Springwood Logan City, Queensland
Fitzgerald Avenue, 2014
Springwood Location in Queensland
Population	9,710 (2021 census)
• Density	1,618/km2 (4,190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4127
Area	6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.3 km (3 mi) NE of Logan Central 21.8 km (14 mi) SE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Springwood
Federal Division(s)	Rankin
Suburbs around Springwood: Underwood Rochedale South Priestdale Slacks Creek Springwood Daisy Hill Slacks Creek Slacks Creek Daisy Hill

Springwood is a suburb located in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 9,710 people lived there. It's a busy and important area in the region.

About Springwood

Where is Springwood?

The Pacific Motorway in Springwood, 2007

Springwood covers an area of about 6 square kilometers. Nearly 9% of this area is made up of parks. It has 17 parks where people can relax and play.

Springwood is a major hub in its region. It has a big bus station for transport. You can find two hotels, a 24-hour McDonald's, and three shopping malls. There are also important community services like ambulance, fire, and police stations. Many different churches are also located here.

Most of the shops and businesses are in the "town centre." This area is in the north-west of the suburb. It is located along the Pacific Motorway. More businesses are also growing in the south-eastern part. This area is sometimes called Chatswood Hills. The rest of Springwood is mostly homes for families.

Springwood's Past

Springwood is on the traditional land of the Aboriginal Yugara people. The Yugambeh and Jaggera language groups also lived in this area.

Springwood was planned as a new development. This happened when the South East Freeway to Brisbane was being designed. The area was named after a property owned by Brigader Sam Langford in 1932. The freeway was expected to be ready in 1972. However, it was not finished until 1985.

Many schools opened in Springwood during the 1970s and 1980s:

• Springwood State High School opened on January 24, 1977.
• Dennis Road State School also opened on January 24, 1977. It was soon renamed Springwood Central State School.
• Chatswood Hills State School opened on January 24, 1983.
• Calvary Christian College opened on January 23, 1984.

Until 2006, Springwood had an IKEA store. It later moved to a new spot in Slacks Creek. This new location is right across the Pacific Motorway.

Plans for the Future

Since the 2000s, the Queensland government and Logan City Council have wanted to make Springwood a "Principal Activity Centre" (PAC). This means making it a very important hub for jobs and businesses. They noted this idea in a 2005 plan.

There are good reasons for this plan:

• Springwood is close to the Pacific Motorway.
• It is located between Brisbane City and the Gold Coast.
• It already has good roads and services.
• Homes are affordable there.

The goal is to create more jobs and help the economy grow in South East Queensland. This also helps reduce pressure on other busy areas.

In 2009, Logan City Council worked with GHD to create a master plan. This plan imagines what Springwood could be like by 2031. It suggests big changes for the suburb. For example, car dealerships might move to one area. New office buildings, apartments, and parks could be built. More shops and businesses would be near the Springwood bus station.

The plan also suggests two new town squares. There could be a new road, a theatre, and an art gallery. They also plan to clean up Slacks Creek and improve public transport. These ideas help guide future changes by the Logan City Council.

In 2016, a special event called "Springwood Summit" was held. It aimed to get people excited about the suburb's future. More than 200 people from around the world attended. The event's slogan was: "The start of SEQ's next CBD."

Logan City Council also planned to buy land from two local schools. This land would be used for new parks and a town square. This was planned to happen between 2019 and 2021.

People in Springwood

In 2021, there were 9,710 people living in Springwood. About 48.8% were male and 51.2% were female. The average age of people living there was 40 years old.

Most people (65.9%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (7.8%), England (3.9%), India (1.8%), Korea (1.4%), and the Philippines (1.2%).

English was the main language spoken at home by 79.5% of people. Other languages spoken included Mandarin (1.9%), Korean (1.7%), and Punjabi (1.0%).

Schools in Springwood

Springwood has several schools for different age groups:

• Springwood Central State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Early Childhood to Year 6. It is located at 26–34 Dennis Road. In 2018, it had 312 students. It also has a special education program.
• Chatswood Hills State School is another government primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. It is located on Raleigh Street. In 2018, it had 617 students. It also offers a special education program.
• Calvary Christian College is a private primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 161 Dennis Road. In 2018, it had 934 students.
• Springwood State High School is a government secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. It is located at 202 Springwood Road. In 2018, it had 649 students. It also includes a special education program.

Famous People from Springwood

• Huan Fraser is a politician who comes from Springwood.