Springfield Lakes has emerged as Queensland’s most in-demand suburb for house sales, signalling a shift in buyer preference towards Greater Brisbane’s outer-ring communities.
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InfoTrack’s new property data for the June 2025 quarter shows that the Ipswich suburb outpaced all others in the state, highlighting its growing appeal among home seekers looking for value, liveability, and future potential.
Located around 30 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD, Springfield Lakes offers a well-established mix of lifestyle amenities, green space, and proximity to major transport links. These factors, paired with its relative affordability compared to inner-city suburbs, have positioned it as a strong contender for families and first-home buyers alike.
The suburb climbed to the top spot for house sales after placing second in the previous quarter, overtaking Caboolture in Moreton Bay. The broader trend reveals that Brisbane’s fringe suburbs are gaining ground as popular alternatives to more expensive inner-city locations. In fact, several Moreton Bay suburbs dominated the top 10 list, alongside other outer-urban areas such as Redbank Plains and Ormeau.
Springfield Lakes’ strong performance mirrors a wider move across the Ipswich, Logan, and Moreton Bay regions, where a blend of masterplanned communities, accessible services, and continued infrastructure investment are reshaping the property landscape. Buyers are increasingly prioritising space, lifestyle and long-term value, pushing up demand in these areas.
“From vibrant inner-city living in Newstead to family-friendly growth in Springfield Lakes, Queensland buyers are making bold moves, driving demand for houses on the fringe while keeping an eye on lifestyle, space, and long-term value,” said Lee Bailie, Head of Property at InfoTrack.
While Springfield Lakes led the charge for house sales, Surfers Paradise returned to the top of the list for unit transactions, suggesting a parallel resurgence in Gold Coast’s apartment market. Yet it is clear that for those looking to buy a house, the outer suburbs of Greater Brisbane, led by Springfield Lakes, are where attention is turning.
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The latest trends suggest that Springfield Lakes is not just a current favourite but part of a larger, sustained shift towards Queensland locations offering room to grow, both for families and investment.
Published 22-July-2025
