Green Point (Central Coast) vs Springfield (Central Coast)
The verdict
Springfield (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.24M in Green Point (Central Coast). Springfield (Central Coast) rates higher for liveability (86 vs 71). Green Point (Central Coast) is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 67 |
| Transport | 51 | 57 |
| Education | 58 | 58 |
| Liveability | 71 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,810 | 4,310 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,510 | $2,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.9% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Green Point (Central Coast) Moderate Growth · Springfield (Central Coast) High Growth
Property
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $785K | $805K |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | -4.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Green Point (Central Coast) · Springfield (Central Coast)
Transport
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 160 | 167 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Green Point (Central Coast) | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.3 km | 51.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Green Point (Central Coast) | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,810 | 4,310 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,736 | 4,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,535 | 6,757 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Green Point (Central Coast) or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Green Point (Central Coast) or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has a higher average school ICSEA (Green Point (Central Coast) 1087 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Green Point (Central Coast) or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) has the higher transport score (Green Point (Central Coast) 51/100 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 57/100).
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