Springfield, Ipswich City, Queensland
Springfield, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Springfield, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Springfield |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.65573 |
| Longitude | 152.91174 |
| Population | 6,705 |
| Density | 996.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 4300 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 24 km south-southwest |
Springfield is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,705. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 996.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Springfield is located at 27.6557°S, 152.9117°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4300.
Springfield unfurls across a gentle incline, where the red earth, baked by the Queensland sun, meets the sky in a soft, hazy embrace. It lies 6.6 km south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 234°T), and is situated 5.9 km east of Redbank Plains. The landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, a mosaic of sprawling residential developments interspersed with pockets of native bushland, its eucalypts standing sentinel. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, a perfume of sun-warmed grass and distant eucalyptus leaves, and the light, as it begins to soften, casts long, warm shadows that stretch across manicured lawns and the less-tamed verges. It is a place that feels both expansive and contained, a growing suburb that still holds echoes of the country it has absorbed.
The story of Springfield is one of deliberate, ambitious planning, a vision for a modern city built on what was once agricultural land. Its economy, now a diverse engine of retail, education, and burgeoning technology sectors, has moved far beyond its pastoral roots, though the echoes of farming can still be glimpsed in the occasional older homestead or the way the land breathes its history. The Ipswich City Council’s foresight has shaped Springfield into a significant hub, attracting institutions and businesses that contribute to its dynamic character. This deliberate creation has given Springfield a distinct identity, a forward-looking spirit set against the enduring backdrop of the Queensland terrain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Springfield, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Springfield, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Springfield includes the postcode (4300), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Springfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |