Lavington vs Springdale Heights
The verdict
Springdale Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $615K versus $616K in Lavington. Lavington rates higher for liveability (69 vs 41). On the separate residential safety score, Springdale Heights rates higher (58 vs 39/100 in Lavington).
Scores
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 37 |
| Liveability | 69 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,073 | 2,644 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,130 | $1,202 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 19.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lavington Stable · Springdale Heights Stable
Property
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $616K | $615K |
| Median unit price | $372K | $295K |
| House price YoY | 17.3% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 76 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 360 | 113 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 773 | 946 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,248 | 5,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 926 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lavington · Springdale Heights
Transport
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 5.5 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 27 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 224.8 km | 225.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 457.5 km | 455.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lavington | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,073 | 2,644 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,233 | 2,676 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,666 | 2,764 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Springdale Heights has the higher residential safety score (Lavington 39/100 vs Springdale Heights 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Springdale Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $615K versus $616K.
Which has better schools, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Lavington has a higher average school ICSEA (Lavington 942 vs Springdale Heights 926; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Lavington and Springdale Heights have similar transport scores.
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