Spring Mountain vs Springfield Lakes
The verdict
Spring Mountain rates higher for education (65 vs 56). Springfield Lakes rates higher for liveability (78 vs 51). Springfield Lakes is closer to the coast (36.2 km vs 40.3 km).
Scores
| Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 65 |
| Transport | 41 | 59 |
| Education | 65 | 56 |
| Liveability | 51 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,085 | 17,211 |
| Median age | 29 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $2,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.1% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 51.5% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Spring Mountain — · Springfield Lakes —
Property
| Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $620 |
| 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 Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 651 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 378 | 378 |
| 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 Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Spring Mountain · Springfield Lakes
Transport
| Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 17 | 46 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.3 km | 36.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.7 km | 26.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 16.8 km |
Population & growth
| Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,085 | 17,211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,945 | 21,136 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 15.81% | 5.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Spring Mountain or Springfield Lakes?
Springfield Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Spring Mountain 78/100 vs Springfield Lakes 79/100).
Which has better schools, Spring Mountain or Springfield Lakes?
Spring Mountain has a higher average school ICSEA (Spring Mountain 1061 vs Springfield Lakes 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Spring Mountain or Springfield Lakes?
Springfield Lakes has the higher transport score (Spring Mountain 41/100 vs Springfield Lakes 59/100).
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