Netherby vs Springfield
The verdict
Springfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.13M versus $2.42M in Netherby. Netherby rates higher for transport (81 vs 61). Netherby has a shorter estimated CBD commute (28 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Netherby rates higher (86 vs 47/100 in Springfield).
Scores
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 68 |
| Transport | 81 | 61 |
| Education | 88 | 89 |
| Liveability | 72 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,510 | 548 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,537 | $4,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 69.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Netherby Stable · Springfield Stable
Property
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.42M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,053 | 2,555 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,138 |
See the full school list on each profile: Netherby · Springfield
Transport
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Netherby | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Netherby | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,510 | 548 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,556 | 565 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,593 | 578 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Netherby or Springfield?
Netherby has the higher residential safety score (Netherby 86/100 vs Springfield 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Netherby or Springfield?
Springfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.13M versus $2.42M.
Which has better schools, Netherby or Springfield?
Springfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Netherby 1080 vs Springfield 1138; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Netherby or Springfield?
Netherby has the higher transport score (Netherby 81/100 vs Springfield 61/100).
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