Mitcham vs Springfield
The verdict
Mitcham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.13M in Springfield. Mitcham rates higher for transport (77 vs 61). Springfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 32 min). On the separate residential safety score, Mitcham rates higher (63 vs 47/100 in Springfield).
Scores
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 68 |
| Transport | 77 | 61 |
| Education | 89 | 89 |
| Liveability | 59 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,832 | 548 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,996 | $4,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.0% | 69.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mitcham Stable · Springfield Stable
Property
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.65M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -41.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 218 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,456 | 2,555 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,138 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mitcham · Springfield
Transport
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.5 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Mitcham | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,832 | 548 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,888 | 565 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,933 | 578 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mitcham or Springfield?
Mitcham has the higher residential safety score (Mitcham 63/100 vs Springfield 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Mitcham or Springfield?
Mitcham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.13M.
Which has better public transport, Mitcham or Springfield?
Mitcham has the higher transport score (Mitcham 77/100 vs Springfield 61/100).
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