What to know about Spring Hill
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
At the 2021 Census, 74.8% of Spring Hill's occupied private dwellings were flats or apartments, 15.0% were separate houses and 9.1% were semi-detached, terrace or townhouses.
67.8% of Spring Hill households rented their home at the 2021 Census, against 17.6% owned with a mortgage and 12.4% owned outright.
About 37.3% of Spring Hill residents aged one and over (2,439 of 6,533) lived at a different address a year before the 2021 Census, by our count from table G44.
Source: ABS 2021 Census General Community Profile (table G44) (opens in a new tab)
In the four quarters to September 2026, 994 new rental bonds were lodged with the Residential Tenancies Authority for Spring Hill homes, including 606 for flats or units.
Source: Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) (opens in a new tab)
Spring Hill's kerbside collection for 2026-27 falls in the week starting Monday 11 January 2027 on Brisbane City Council's calendar, the same week as Fortitude Valley and New Farm.
Spring Hill is one of the suburbs named in Brisbane City Council's Inner-City Affordability Initiative (Car parking) amendment, which commenced on 14 March 2025 and changed the City core and City frame parking area boundaries.
Source: Queensland Government Gazette, Brisbane City Council notice (14 March 2025) (opens in a new tab)
What to know before moving in Spring Hill
Three in four Spring Hill homes (74.8%) were flats or apartments at the 2021 Census, 15.0% were separate houses and 9.1% were terraces, townhouses or semi-detached homes (ABS). If you live in one of the older cottages or terraces, the front door may open close to a steep street, and carrying a heavy piece uphill or down a short flight of steps becomes part of the job. Mention the slope and any steps when you request a free quote.
67.8% of households rented in 2021, and by our count about 37.3% of residents had lived elsewhere a year earlier (ABS). The Residential Tenancies Authority recorded 994 new rental bonds for Spring Hill in the four quarters to September 2026 (RTA). If you only have a room or two to move, ask about a part load.
Where the truck can stop
Spring Hill is one of the suburbs named in Brisbane City Council's Inner-City Affordability Initiative amendment, which from 14 March 2025 changed the City core and City frame parking area boundaries for new development (Queensland Government Gazette). Street space is tight on the hill, so check the signs outside your home a few days ahead and ask your building manager whether there is an on-site bay.
Clearing out before you go
The kerbside collection for Spring Hill in 2026-27 is in the week starting Monday 11 January 2027, the same week as Fortitude Valley and New Farm (Brisbane City Council). A January move can use it; otherwise plan to sell or take unwanted items to a tip before the day. See small moves and single items for a lighter load.
Common questions
When is kerbside collection in Spring Hill?
The week starting Monday 11 January 2027 for the 2026-27 year. Items go on the kerb on the weekend before, not earlier.
My Spring Hill terrace opens straight onto a steep street. Is that a problem?
It is manageable, but it adds time. Tell the removalist about the slope, the steps and where the truck can legally stop, and send a photo if you can.
I only have a studio to move. Is that worth a quote?
Yes. Describe what you have, the floor you are on and any lift or stairs, and the removalist can quote it as a small job.