Springfield Central vs Springfield Lakes
The verdict
Springfield Lakes rates higher for education (56 vs 51).
Scores
Springfield CentralSpringfield Lakes
| Springfield Central | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 65 |
| Transport | 63 | 59 |
| Education | 51 | 56 |
| Liveability | 82 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springfield Central | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 234 | 17,211 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,089 | $2,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 39.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.0% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 3 |
Growth: Springfield Central — · Springfield Lakes —
Property
| Springfield Central | 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) | Data not available | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Springfield Central | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 855 | 651 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 427 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,552 | 9,552 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springfield Central | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,055 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Springfield Central · Springfield Lakes
Transport
| Springfield Central | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Springfield Central | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 8 |
| Parks | 3 | 46 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.0 km | 36.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.6 km | 26.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.7 km | 16.8 km |
Population & growth
| Springfield Central | Springfield Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 234 | 17,211 |
| Estimated 2025 | 287 | 21,136 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 5.24% | 5.27% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Springfield Central or Springfield Lakes?
Springfield Central has a higher average school ICSEA (Springfield Central 1055 vs Springfield Lakes 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Springfield Central or Springfield Lakes?
Springfield Central has the higher transport score (Springfield Central 63/100 vs Springfield Lakes 59/100).
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