Our secret’s out—Springfield Lakes is one of Lauren Jones Buyers Agency’s most frequently purchased-in locations.
From first-time interstate investments, to ‘set & forget’ holds, investment portfolio expansions, and first home-sweet-homes, this lakeside suburbia has all the bells and whistles our clients are after.
That is, for both Brisbane investors and owner occupiers.
Springfield Lakes home LJBA recently secured for interstate first-time investor within 30 days.
Springfield Lakes strikes the perfect balance between affordability, lifestyle and long-term capital growth without sacrifice.
How? Let’s unpack why Springfield Lakes is such a strategic move for Brisbane homebuyers.
Real Results in Springfield Lakes
Dare we say, when it comes to buying property in Springfield Lakes, LJBA has consistently stayed ahead of the curve.
In late 2024, our team helped an investor client secure a three-bed, one-bath cottage in Wanderer Crescent, Springfield Lakes, for just $708,000.
Come late this year, a comparable property a few doors down sold for $800,000. That’s nearly $100,000 in capital growth within just 10 months.
Why does this matter? Because capital growth = leverage.
By unlocking equity sooner, investors can reduce lending costs and step confidently into future purchases.
Real Growth in Springfield Lakes
There’s nothing like securing a property that performs today, while setting you up for the next stage of your portfolio tomorrow.
Over the past year, this suburb has shown exponential growth, both in median house prices, unit prices, rental yields, and buyer demand.
Click here for LJBA’s quick sum up of the numbers.
Dario Rodrigues, our Buyer’s Agent Associate, was a figurehead in our renewed Springfield Lakes focus.
“When I started sourcing for LJBA clients back in March,” Rodrigues says. “You could buy a solid modern home for about $780,000. By mid-year, those same homes were selling closer to $900,000. That’s crazy growth in real time!”
Real Standouts in Springfield Lakes
So, what makes Springfield Lakes property different from the dozens of modern estates across the Brisbane-Ipswich corridor?
“It’s as simple as the suburb’s layout,” Rodrigues says. “As Australia’s largest master-planned community, Springfield Lakes has great schools, beautiful green corridors, and infrastructure that just keeps on evolving.”
Springfield Lakes is a stunning blend of walkable streets, lakefront trails, family-focused amenities and a tremendous sense of community. Locally, the ever-bustling Orion Shopping Centre makes up the heart of it all. Other such developments include the freshly expanded University of Southern Queensland Campus and the Springfield Hospital, which is currently undergoing Stage 2 of a major expansion.
Our director and lead buyer’s agent Lauren Jones believes the suburb’s strong amenities and transport options will entice buyer demand from students and young professionals.
“Residents aren’t at any disadvantage when it comes to Springfield’s transport. The Centenary Highway and Springfield rail line both ensure seamless interconnection…The commute to Brisbane’s CBD is only 30-minutes,” Jones says.
Real Sourcing Strategy at LJBA
We might buy in Springfield Lakes often, but that doesn’t mean we cut corners.
Each purchase goes through the same thorough process and consideration as any other Brisbane suburb—and our results speak for themselves.
“We always check vacancy rates, absorption rates, and how quickly comparable homes are selling,” Jones says. “We also look very closely at owner occupier ratios, transport access, overlays, and all the hidden things no buyer can afford to miss.”
Rodrigues notes that some Springfield Lakes streets carry a bushfire classification from old vegetation lines, but there is no flood overlay—a “major advantage” when property searching.
Our team’s research is paired with local knowledge to pinpoint its micro-pockets that consistently outperform.
Streets like Waterside Drive and Foreshore Drive with lake views, quiet elevated cul-de-sacs near schools and parks, and newer precincts with higher owner-occupier appeal.
“A good buy might tick the boxes,” Jones adds, “but we look for great…Solar potential, flexible floorplans, layouts that best capture the afternoon breeze and sunset views. It’s that blurred element of lifestyle and location that drives long-term value.”
Real Comparison Across the Brisbane-Ipswich Corridor
Put Springfield Lakes’ performance beside that of neighbouring suburbs like Oxley, Corinda, and Doolandella. If its modern stock, low maintenance and a stronger infrastructure backbone that you’re after, then there is no real comparison.
Our buyer’s agent Jessy Clifton recently helped an interstate investor secure ‘set and forget’ SMSF investment at 106 Girraween Drive, Springfield Lakes.
Clifton says, “You can’t go wrong here. The low maintenance, newer housing profile, better upside, and all the shiny things…But don’t get us wrong, Forest Lake is also a premium pocket we like.”
Take 30 Beaufront Place Forest Lakes for example—a 3-bedroom property LJBA secured for a second-time client looking for their first investment.
Jones says, “Our capital growth focus and eye for value-add potential landed us here, in Forest Lakes, and it was the best decision for our client. The whole process took less than 30 days.”
Real Growth Outlook in Springfield Lakes
Looking ahead five years, LJBA sees Springfield Lakes growth continuing to outperform the region’s average.
Positioned between Brisbane and Ipswich—and flanked by other premium pockets— the region attracts young professionals, families, and investors seeking affordability without compromise.
It’s not headline news that Springfield Lakes doesn’t have much raw land left, which means that supply will stay capped. At the same time, there are upgrades, expansions and infrastructural improvements bolstering the existing community.
“Those fundamentals create sustainable, compounding growth,” Rodrigues says. “Early residents are now upgrading within the same postcode. There’s a maturing demographic here [for both] owner occupiers and investors.”
What Buyers Should Know About Springfield Lakes
Every suburb has its nuances, and Springfield Lakes is no exception. LJBA recommends professional guidance to navigate:
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- Bushfire overlays on some forest-edge pockets
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- Variable build quality across developer stock
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- Heightened buyer competition requiring local agent relationships and sharp negotiation
“Our job,” Jones says, “is to make sure clients are buying what actually performs in the long run, not just what presents well online.”
“Around 30% of our purchases are off market. They don’t even make it online before we secure them,” Clifton says.
If you’re ready to buy in Springfield Lakes, whether as your first home or your next investment, our team can help you identify the right pocket, secure the right property, and position you for the suburb’s next growth wave. You’ve got this!
And we’ve got you.