Fortitude Valley vs Spring Hill
The verdict
Fortitude Valley rates higher for transport (99 vs 89). Spring Hill rates higher for education (89 vs 84). Fortitude Valley is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 13.2 km).
Scores
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Transport | 99 | 89 |
| Education | 84 | 89 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,708 | 6,593 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $1,889 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.1% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 51.4% | 43.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2 |
Growth: Fortitude Valley — · Spring Hill —
Property
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 925 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 412 | 410 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fortitude Valley · Spring Hill
Transport
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 12 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 760 m |
Liveability
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 76 | 29 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 34 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.8 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 380 m |
Population & growth
| Fortitude Valley | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,708 | 6,593 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,854 | 8,789 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 5.12% | 7.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fortitude Valley or Spring Hill?
Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Fortitude Valley or Spring Hill?
Spring Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Fortitude Valley 1100 vs Spring Hill 1127; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fortitude Valley or Spring Hill?
Fortitude Valley has the higher transport score (Fortitude Valley 99/100 vs Spring Hill 89/100).
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