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Springfield
Queensland
Karamea Avenue, 2014
Springfield is located in Queensland
Springfield

Springfield

Coordinates27°39′21S 152°54′33E / 27.6558°S 152.9091°E / -27.6558; 152.9091 (Springfield (centre of suburb))
Population7,322 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)4300
Area6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
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 the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Springfield had a population of 7,322 people.[3]

Springfield is in proximity of the nearby suburbs Springfield Lakes and Springfield Central.

History[edit]

Springfield was built as part of Greater Springfield, which was Australia's largest master-planned community at the time of its construction.[4] In 2007, a larger master-planned community at nearby Ripley was announced.[5]

Springfield State School opened on 22 January 1998. On 1 January 2000, it was renamed Woodcrest State College.[6]

The Springfield College opened on 1 July 1998.[6]

Staines Memorial College opened 25 January 2005 in Springfield. It is named in the memory of Graham Staines, a missionary in India who was burned to death by fundamentalist Hindus in 1999. In 2010, the college relocated to Redbank Plains.[7][8]

Hymba Yumba Independent School opened in 2011. It was established by Uncle Albert Holt and is based on Indigenous culture. The name comes from the Bidjara language with Hymba referring to the skills such as listening and reflecting while Yumba refers to building and refers to both the creation of the physical premises and the creation of a community around the school. When it first opened, there were 50 students enrolled with 8 staff.[9] Today it has over 280 students and 40 staff making up the school community.

In the 2016 census, Springfield had a population of 6,772 people.[10]

In the 2021 census, Springfield had a population of 7,322 people.[3]

Education[edit]

Woodcrest State College is a government primary and secondary (Early Childhood to Year 12) school for boys and girls at 38 Nev Smith Drive (27°39′26S 152°55′06E / 27.6572°S 152.9184°E / -27.6572; 152.9184 (Woodcrest State College)).[11][12] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1,694 students with 140 teachers (131 full-time equivalent) and 78 non-teaching staff (56 full-time equivalent).[13] It includes a special education program.[11][14][15]

Springfield Anglican College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls which opened on 1 July 1998.[6] Its primary (Prep–6) campus is at Springfield College Drive (27°39′23S 152°54′27E / 27.6564°S 152.9076°E / -27.6564; 152.9076 (The Springfield Anglican College (primary campus))) and its secondary (7–12) campus is at 68 Springfield Greenbank Arterial (27°40′15S 152°54′23E / 27.6709°S 152.9064°E / -27.6709; 152.9064 (The Springfield Anglican College (secondary campus))).[11][16] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 952 students with 74 teachers (65 full-time equivalent) and 69 non-teaching staff (43 full-time equivalent).[13]

Hymba Yumba Independent School is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school at 6 Springfield Parkway (27°39′51S 152°54′33E / 27.6642°S 152.9093°E / -27.6642; 152.9093 (Hymba Yumba Community Hub)).[11][17] The school has a focus on teaching the national curriculum using Indigenous Knowledge.[18] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 154 students with 19 teachers (all full-time) and 19 non-teaching staff (all full-time).[13]

Amenities[edit]

The Camira Springfield Community Centre is at 389 Old Logan Road (27°38′29S 152°55′01E / 27.6413°S 152.9170°E / -27.6413; 152.9170 (Camira Springfield Community Centre)).[19][20]

Springfield Fair is a shopping centre at 16 Springfield Parkway (27°39′11S 152°55′06E / 27.6530°S 152.9184°E / -27.6530; 152.9184 (Springfield Fair)).[21][22]

There are a number of parks in the suburb, including:

Transport[edit]

Springfield is connected to the Brisbane CBD by the Centenary Motorway and the Springfield railway line, a branch of the Ipswich railway line that starts at Darra station, and extends to Springfield.[23] The suburbs is also serviced by bus route 527, linking Goodna shopping centre and Goodna station with Orion Springfield Central via Springfield station.[24]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Springfield (Ipswich - Qld) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  • ^ "Springfield – suburb in City of Ipswich (entry 45080)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  • ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Springfield (Ipswich - Qld)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 January 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  • ^ "SEQRP and Greater Springfield". Planning Institute of Australia. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  • ^ "Ipswich council unveils major pre-planned community project". ABC News. 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  • ^ a b c Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  • ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  • ^ "The Staines Legacy". Staines Memorial College. 11 March 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ "Hymba Yumba Story". Hymba Yumba Independent School. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  • ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Springfield (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  • ^ a b c d "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  • ^ "Woodcrest State College". Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ a b c "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  • ^ "Woodcrest State College - Early Childhood Development Program". Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  • ^ "Woodcrest State College - Special Education Program". Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  • ^ "The Springfield Anglican College". Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ "Hymba Yumba Independent School". Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ "School". Hymba Yumba Independent School. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  • ^ "Camira Community Centre". Ipswich City Council. 6 March 2014. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ "Building areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  • ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  • ^ Brad Weier (7 June 2010). "Springfield railway 2 years early". The Queensland Times. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
  • ^ https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/527/north
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