Brookwater vs Springfield (Ipswich)
The verdict
Brookwater rates higher for education (63 vs 49). Springfield (Ipswich) is closer to the coast (34.4 km vs 36.0 km).
Scores
BrookwaterSpringfield (Ipswich)
| Brookwater | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 76 |
| Transport | 89 | 90 |
| Education | 63 | 49 |
| Liveability | 85 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brookwater | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,902 | 7,322 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,637 | $2,176 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.0% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 63.1% | 67.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Brookwater — · Springfield (Ipswich) —
Property
| Brookwater | 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) | Data not available | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brookwater | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 655 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 382 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brookwater | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brookwater · Springfield (Ipswich)
Transport
| Brookwater | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Brookwater | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.0 km | 34.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.6 km | 23.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 14.8 km |
Population & growth
| Brookwater | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,902 | 7,322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,231 | 8,403 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.72% | 3.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brookwater or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Brookwater and Springfield (Ipswich) have similar residential safety scores (78 and 78/100).
Which has better public transport, Brookwater or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Springfield (Ipswich) has the higher transport score (Brookwater 89/100 vs Springfield (Ipswich) 90/100).
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