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{{about|the suburb in the City of Brisbane|the rural locality in the Shire of Mareeba|Springfield, Queensland (Mareeba Shire)}}
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{{for|the town from the [[America]]n cartoon, [[The Simpsons]]|Springfield (The Simpsons)}}
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| near-e = [[Greenbank, Queensland|Greenbank]]
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| near-sw = [[Springfield Central, Queensland|Springfield Central]]
| near-s = [[Spring Mountain, Queensland|Spring Mountain]]
| near-s = [[Springfield Lakes, Queensland|Springfield Lakes]]
| near-se = [[Springfield Lakes, Queensland|Springfield Lakes]]
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'''Springfield''' is a [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] in the [[City of Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|45080|Springfield|suburb in City of Brisbane|accessdate=27 December 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Springfield had a population of 7,322 people.<ref name="Census2021"/>


'''Springfield''' is a suburb in the [[City of Ipswich]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref>{{cite QPN|45080|Springfield|accessdate=1 November 2015}}</ref>
Springfield is in proximity of the nearby suburbs [[Springfield Lakes, Queensland|Springfield Lakes]] and [[Springfield Central, Queensland|Springfield Central]].


==History==
==History==
Springfield was built as part of [[Greater Springfield, Queensland|Greater Springfield]], Australia's largest master-planned community.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.planning.org.au/documents/item/1119|title = SEQRP and Greater Springfield|date = |accessdate = 1 November 2015|website = |publisher = Planning Institute of Australia|last = |first = }}</ref>
Springfield was built as part of [[Greater Springfield, Queensland|Greater Springfield]], which was Australia's largest master-planned community at the time of its construction.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.planning.org.au/documents/item/1119|title = SEQRP and Greater Springfield|access-date = 1 November 2015|publisher = Planning Institute of Australia|archive-date = 4 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192955/http://www.planning.org.au/documents/item/1119|url-status = live}}</ref> In 2007, a larger master-planned community at nearby [[Ripley, Queensland|Ripley]] was announced.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-05-25 |title=Ipswich council unveils major pre-planned community project |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-05-25/ipswich-council-unveils-major-pre-planned/2558124 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233538/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-05-25/ipswich-council-unveils-major-pre-planned/2558124 |archive-date=26 October 2020 |access-date=2020-03-26 |website=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>

Springfield State School opened on 22 January 1998. On 1 January 2000, it was renamed [[Woodcrest State College]].<ref name="qfhs">{{Citation |author1=Queensland Family History Society |title=Queensland schools past and present |publication-date=2010 |edition=Version 1.01 |publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]] |isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref>

The Springfield College opened on 1 July 1998.<ref name="qfhs"/>

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, Queensland|Redbank Plains]].<ref name="qs">{{Cite QldSchool|access-date=21 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-11 |title=The Staines Legacy |url=https://www.staines.qld.edu.au/our-college/our-story/the-staines-legacy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226235502/https://www.staines.qld.edu.au/our-college/our-story/the-staines-legacy |archive-date=26 February 2021 |access-date=2021-03-12 |website=Staines Memorial College |language=en}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hymba Yumba Story |url=https://hyis.qld.edu.au/hymbayumbastory/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Hymba Yumba Independent School |language=en-AU |archive-date=26 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026000146/https://hyis.qld.edu.au/hymbayumbastory/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Today it has over 280 students and 40 staff making up the school community.

In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Springfield had a population of 6,772 people.<ref name="Census2016">{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32652|name=Springfield (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Springfield had a population of 7,322 people.<ref name="Census2021">{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL32627|name=Springfield (Ipswich - Qld)|access-date=2 January 2023|quick=on}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
Woodcrest State College is a government primary and secondary (Early Childhood to Year 12) school for boys and girls at 38 Nev Smith Drive ({{coord|-27.6572|152.9184|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Woodcrest State College}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web|date=9 July 2018|title=State and non-state school details|url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997|archivedate=21 November 2018|accessdate=21 November 2018|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Woodcrest State College|url=https://woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live|accessdate=12 March 2021|archive-date=28 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228011349/https://woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au/}}</ref> 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).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web|title=ACARA School Profile 2018|url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|accessdate=28 January 2020|publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]]|archive-date=27 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|url-status=live}}</ref> It includes a [[special education]] program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Woodcrest State College - Early Childhood Development Program|url=https://www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au|accessdate=21 November 2018|archive-date=21 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321031816/https://woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Woodcrest State College - Special Education Program|url=https://www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au|accessdate=21 November 2018|archive-date=21 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321031816/https://woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au/|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[Springfield Anglican College]] was established in the suburb in 1998.


Springfield Anglican College is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls which opened on 1 July 1998.<ref name="qfhs" /> Its primary (Prep–6) campus is at Springfield College Drive ({{coord|-27.6564|152.9076|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=The Springfield Anglican College (primary campus)}}) and its secondary (7–12) campus is at 68 Springfield Greenbank Arterial ({{coord|-27.6709|152.9064|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=The Springfield Anglican College (secondary campus)}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{cite web|title=The Springfield Anglican College|url=https://tsac.qld.edu.au/|url-status=live|accessdate=12 March 2021|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225173501/https://tsac.qld.edu.au/}}</ref> 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).<ref name="ACARA2018" />
Springfield is also home to [[Woodcrest State College]]; it is Prep to Year 12 School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|title=Welcome to Woodcrest State College|website=woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au|language=en|access-date=9 March 2016}}</ref>

Hymba Yumba Independent School is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school at 6 Springfield Parkway ({{coord|-27.6642|152.9093|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Hymba Yumba Community Hub}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Hymba Yumba Independent School|url=https://hymbayumba.qld.edu.au/|url-status=live|accessdate=12 March 2021|archive-date=3 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303154035/https://hymbayumba.qld.edu.au/}}</ref> The school has a focus on teaching the [[Australian Curriculum|national curriculum]] using [[Indigenous Knowledge]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=School|url=https://hymbayumba.qld.edu.au/education/school/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Hymba Yumba Independent School|language=en-AU|archive-date=3 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303154400/https://hymbayumba.qld.edu.au/education/school/}}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 154 students with 19 teachers (all full-time) and 19 non-teaching staff (all full-time).<ref name="ACARA2018" />

== Amenities ==
The Camira Springfield Community Centre is at 389 Old Logan Road ({{coord|-27.6413|152.9170|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Camira Springfield Community Centre}}).<ref name="PublicRecreation" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-03-06|title=Camira Community Centre|url=https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/camira-community-centre|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-12|website=[[Ipswich City Council]]|language=en-AU|archive-date=19 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219021146/https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/camira-community-centre}}</ref>

Springfield Fair is a shopping centre at 16 Springfield Parkway ({{coord|-27.6530|152.9184|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Springfield Fair}}).<ref name="BuildingAreas">{{Cite web|date=17 November 2020|title=Building areas - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/536da964-19d2-42fb-9dd8-b46f15c4fb6f|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023081052/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/536da964-19d2-42fb-9dd8-b46f15c4fb6f|archive-date=23 October 2020|access-date=17 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=12 March 2021}}</ref>

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

* Bob Gibbs Park ({{coord|-27.6511|152.9196|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Bob Gibbs Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation">{{Cite web|date=20 November 2020|title=Land for public recreation - Queensland|url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211519/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009|archive-date=22 November 2020|access-date=22 November 2020|website=Queensland Open Data|publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref>
* Bridgewater Park ({{coord|-27.6608|152.9140|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Bridgewater Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Brommiley Park ({{coord|-27.6556|152.9157|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Brommiley Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Carnation Close Reserve ({{coord|-27.6422|152.9179|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Carnation Close Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Clancy's Reserve ({{coord|-27.6645|152.9119|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Clancy's Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* College Park ({{coord|-27.6593|152.9163|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=College Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Curlew Park ({{coord|-27.6492|152.9158|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Curlew Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Emerald Park ({{coord|-27.6662|152.9097|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Emerald Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Escarpment Village Park ({{coord|-27.6689|152.9108|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Escarpment Village Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Foxglove Court Reserve ({{coord|-27.6456|152.9186|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Foxglove Court Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* H L Jones Park ({{coord|-27.6456|152.9178|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=H L Jones Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Kuring-gai Park ({{coord|-27.6448|152.9150|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Kuring-gai Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Lilac Park ({{coord|-27.6509|152.9139|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Lilac Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Lloyd Bird Park ({{coord|-27.6421|152.9158|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Lloyd Bird Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Lookout Park ({{coord|-27.6648|152.9143|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Lookout Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* M Mcguire Park ({{coord|-27.6478|152.9185|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=M Mcguire Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* O'Dwyers Gully Park ({{coord|-27.6441|152.9103|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=O'Dwyers Gully Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Opossum Creek Reserve ({{coord|-27.6699|152.9094|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Opossum Creek Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Opossum Creek Wildlife Corridor ({{coord|-27.6529|152.8997|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Opossum Creek Wildlife Corridor}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />

* Outlook Park ({{coord|-27.6523|152.9133|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Outlook Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" />


== Transport ==
== Transport ==


Springfield is connected to the [[Brisbane central business district|Brisbane CBD]] by the [[Centenary Motorway, Brisbane|Centenary Motorway]] and the [[Springfield railway line]], a branch of the [[Ipswich railway line]] that starts at [[Darra railway station, Brisbane|Darra station]], and extends to Springfield.<ref name="sr2ye">{{Cite news |url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2010/06/07/646m-railway-arrives-2-years-early-springfield/ |title=Springfield railway 2 years early |author=Brad Weier |accessdate=10 March 2011 |date=7 June 2010 |newspaper=The Queensland Times }}</ref>
Springfield is connected to the [[Brisbane central business district|Brisbane CBD]] by the [[Centenary Motorway, Brisbane|Centenary Motorway]] and the [[Springfield railway line]], a branch of the [[Ipswich railway line]] that starts at [[Darra railway station, Brisbane|Darra station]], and extends to Springfield.<ref name="sr2ye">{{Cite news |url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2010/06/07/646m-railway-arrives-2-years-early-springfield/ |title=Springfield railway 2 years early |author=Brad Weier |access-date=10 March 2011 |date=7 June 2010 |newspaper=The Queensland Times |archive-date=6 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706111340/http://www.qt.com.au/story/2010/06/07/646m-railway-arrives-2-years-early-springfield/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The suburbs is also serviced by bus route 527, linking Goodna shopping centre and Goodna station with Orion Springfield Central via Springfield station.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/timetables/bus/t/527/north | title=Route 527 &#124; Translink }}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

{{Portal|Queensland}}
{{Portal|Queensland}}
* [[South East Queensland Regional Plan]]
* [[South East Queensland Regional Plan]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/springfield-and-springfield-lakes University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Springfield]
* {{cite web|url=http://queenslandplaces.com.au/springfield-and-springfield-lakes|url-status=live|publisher=University of Queensland|website=Queensland Places|title=Springfield and Springfield Lakes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116190259/https://queenslandplaces.com.au/springfield-and-springfield-lakes|archive-date=2022-11-16}}


{{Ipswich City}}
{{Ipswich City}}
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Revision as of 09:23, 14 December 2024

Springfield
Queensland
Karamea Avenue, 2014
Springfield is located in Queensland
Springfield
Springfield
Coordinates27°39′21″S 152°54′33″E / 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 Brisbane
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 Brisbane, 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

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

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′26″S 152°55′06″E / 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′23″S 152°54′27″E / 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′15″S 152°54′23″E / 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′51″S 152°54′33″E / 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

The Camira Springfield Community Centre is at 389 Old Logan Road (27°38′29″S 152°55′01″E / 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′11″S 152°55′06″E / 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

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

References

  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
  2. ^ "Springfield – suburb in City of Brisbane (entry 45080)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Springfield (Ipswich - Qld)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 January 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  4. ^ "SEQRP and Greater Springfield". Planning Institute of Australia. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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
  7. ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  8. ^ "The Staines Legacy". Staines Memorial College. 11 March 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Hymba Yumba Story". Hymba Yumba Independent School. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  10. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Springfield (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  11. ^ 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.
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Further reading

  • McCreadie, Karen (2012), Stop not till the goal is reached : the 10 principles for fearless success that inspired Maha Sinnathamby to build a city, Milton, Qld. John Wiley & Sons Australia, ISBN 978-1-74246-856-3