Erina vs Springfield (Central Coast)
The verdict
Springfield (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.33M in Erina. Springfield (Central Coast) rates higher for transport (57 vs 34). Erina is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 6.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Erina rates higher (73 vs 35/100 in Springfield (Central Coast)).
Scores
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 67 |
| Transport | 34 | 57 |
| Education | 50 | 58 |
| Liveability | 63 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,205 | 4,310 |
| Median age | 61 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,010 | $2,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Erina Moderate Growth · Springfield (Central Coast) High Growth
Property
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $580K | $850K |
| House price YoY | 22.3% | 13.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 441 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 346 | 603 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,854 | 4,107 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 935 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina · Springfield (Central Coast)
Transport
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 51.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Erina | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,205 | 4,310 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,149 | 4,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,759 | 6,757 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erina or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Erina has the higher residential safety score (Erina 73/100 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Erina or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Erina or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Erina has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina 1050 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 935; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) has the higher transport score (Erina 34/100 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 57/100).
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