Augustine Heights vs Spring Mountain
The verdict
Augustine Heights rates higher for liveability (90 vs 51). Spring Mountain rates higher for education (65 vs 55). Augustine Heights is closer to the coast (37.4 km vs 40.3 km).
Scores
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 52 |
| Transport | 52 | 41 |
| Education | 55 | 65 |
| Liveability | 90 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,088 | 6,085 |
| Median age | 31 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,484 | $2,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 50.1% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 51.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Augustine Heights — · Spring Mountain —
Property
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 657 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Augustine Heights · Spring Mountain
Transport
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.4 km | 40.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.7 km | 29.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Augustine Heights | Spring Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,088 | 6,085 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,777 | 10,945 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.72% | 15.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Augustine Heights or Spring Mountain?
Augustine Heights and Spring Mountain have similar residential safety scores (78 and 78/100).
Which has better schools, Augustine Heights or Spring Mountain?
Spring Mountain has a higher average school ICSEA (Augustine Heights 1009 vs Spring Mountain 1061; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Augustine Heights or Spring Mountain?
Augustine Heights has the higher transport score (Augustine Heights 52/100 vs Spring Mountain 41/100).
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