Gelston Park vs Springvale
The verdict
Gelston Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.35M in Springvale. Gelston Park rates higher for education (69 vs 54). Springvale rates higher for liveability (22 vs 10). Gelston Park is closer to the coast (261.7 km vs 265.5 km).
Scores
Gelston ParkSpringvale
| Gelston Park | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 69 | 54 |
| Liveability | 10 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gelston Park | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 160 | 1,851 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,437 | $3,185 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.2% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 88.8% | 90.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Gelston Park Moderate Growth · Springvale Moderate Growth
Property
| Gelston Park | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 13 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gelston Park | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 162 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,250 | 1,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gelston Park | 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: Gelston Park · Springvale
Transport
| Gelston Park | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 13.8 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Gelston Park | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 51 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 261.7 km | 265.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 384.9 km | 383.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gelston Park | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 160 | 1,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 168 | 1,897 |
| Projected 2041 | 181 | 2,061 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gelston Park or Springvale?
Gelston Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.35M.
Which has better public transport, Gelston Park or Springvale?
Gelston Park and Springvale have similar transport scores.
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