Silverhall’s research identified suburbs in the Springfield Catchment Area as ‘ideally positioned for strong capital growth’. As a result, we have been bullish about buying investment properties in this area. Latest Government figures continue to support our position. Ipswich City Council’s September Quarter Development Activity Report (the final planning report for 2017) demonstrates the growth and development of the area are not just on track but will continue for years to come. According to Council's Report, the population grew to 206,344 an equivalent annual population growth rate of 4.59 percent.