Bourkelands vs Springvale
The verdict
Bourkelands is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $1.35M in Springvale. Bourkelands rates higher for liveability (59 vs 22). Bourkelands is closer to the coast (263.9 km vs 265.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Springvale rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Bourkelands).
Scores
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 24 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 54 |
| Liveability | 59 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,113 | 1,851 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,203 | $3,185 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 90.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Bourkelands Moderate Growth · Springvale Moderate Growth
Property
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $735K | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | $545K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 1.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 257 | 162 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 128 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 353 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,441 | 1,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bourkelands · Springvale
Transport
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 51 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 263.9 km | 265.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 381.3 km | 383.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bourkelands | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,113 | 1,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,190 | 1,897 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,466 | 2,061 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bourkelands or Springvale?
Springvale has the higher residential safety score (Bourkelands 69/100 vs Springvale 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bourkelands or Springvale?
Bourkelands is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $1.35M.
Which has better public transport, Bourkelands or Springvale?
Bourkelands has the higher transport score (Bourkelands 35/100 vs Springvale 0/100).
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