Augustine Heights vs Springfield (Ipswich)
The verdict
Augustine Heights rates higher for education (55 vs 49). Springfield (Ipswich) rates higher for transport (90 vs 52). Springfield (Ipswich) is closer to the coast (34.4 km vs 37.4 km).
Scores
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 76 |
| Transport | 52 | 90 |
| Education | 55 | 49 |
| Liveability | 90 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,088 | 7,322 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,484 | $2,176 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 67.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Augustine Heights — · Springfield (Ipswich) —
Property
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 382 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Augustine Heights · Springfield (Ipswich)
Transport
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.4 km | 34.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.7 km | 23.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 14.8 km |
Population & growth
| Augustine Heights | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,088 | 7,322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,777 | 8,403 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.72% | 3.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Augustine Heights or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Augustine Heights and Springfield (Ipswich) have similar residential safety scores (78 and 78/100).
Which has better schools, Augustine Heights or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Augustine Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Augustine Heights 1009 vs Springfield (Ipswich) 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Augustine Heights or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Springfield (Ipswich) has the higher transport score (Augustine Heights 52/100 vs Springfield (Ipswich) 90/100).
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