Spring Mountain vs Springfield (Ipswich)
The verdict
Spring Mountain rates higher for education (65 vs 49). Springfield (Ipswich) rates higher for transport (90 vs 41). Springfield (Ipswich) is closer to the coast (34.4 km vs 40.3 km).
Scores
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 76 |
| Transport | 41 | 90 |
| Education | 65 | 49 |
| Liveability | 51 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,085 | 7,322 |
| Median age | 29 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $2,176 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.1% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 51.5% | 67.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Spring Mountain — · Springfield (Ipswich) —
Property
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 382 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Spring Mountain · Springfield (Ipswich)
Transport
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 17 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.3 km | 34.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.7 km | 23.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 14.8 km |
Population & growth
| Spring Mountain | Springfield (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,085 | 7,322 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,945 | 8,403 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 15.81% | 3.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Spring Mountain or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Spring Mountain and Springfield (Ipswich) have similar residential safety scores (78 and 78/100).
Which has better schools, Spring Mountain or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Spring Mountain has a higher average school ICSEA (Spring Mountain 1061 vs Springfield (Ipswich) 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Spring Mountain or Springfield (Ipswich)?
Springfield (Ipswich) has the higher transport score (Spring Mountain 41/100 vs Springfield (Ipswich) 90/100).
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