Springdale Heights vs Thurgoona
The verdict
Springdale Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $615K versus $720K in Thurgoona. Thurgoona rates higher for education (49 vs 37). Thurgoona is closer to the coast (220.7 km vs 225.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thurgoona rates higher (84 vs 58/100 in Springdale Heights).
Scores
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 49 |
| Liveability | 41 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,644 | 11,028 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,202 | $1,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.3% | 34.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Springdale Heights Stable · Thurgoona High Growth
Property
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $615K | $720K |
| Median unit price | $295K | $275K |
| House price YoY | 7.4% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 76 | 118 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 113 | 127 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 946 | 408 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,598 | 3,400 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Springdale Heights · Thurgoona
Transport
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 7.1 km | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 212 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 225.0 km | 220.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 455.3 km | 454.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Springdale Heights | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,644 | 11,028 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,676 | 12,856 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,764 | 20,427 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 3.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Springdale Heights or Thurgoona?
Thurgoona has the higher residential safety score (Springdale Heights 58/100 vs Thurgoona 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Springdale Heights or Thurgoona?
Springdale Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $615K versus $720K.
Which has better schools, Springdale Heights or Thurgoona?
Thurgoona has a higher average school ICSEA (Springdale Heights 926 vs Thurgoona 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Springdale Heights or Thurgoona?
Springdale Heights and Thurgoona have similar transport scores.
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