Springfield vs Urrbrae
The verdict
Urrbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.13M in Springfield. Urrbrae rates higher for liveability (71 vs 57). Urrbrae has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Urrbrae rates higher (100 vs 47/100 in Springfield).
Scores
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 76 |
| Transport | 61 | 70 |
| Education | 89 | 89 |
| Liveability | 57 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 548 | 1,070 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,511 | $2,346 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.7% | 67.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 69.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Springfield Stable · Urrbrae Stable
Property
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.13M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -15.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $920 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 182 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,555 | 1,776 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,138 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Springfield · Urrbrae
Transport
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 11.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Springfield | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 548 | 1,070 |
| Estimated 2025 | 565 | 1,103 |
| Projected 2041 | 578 | 1,129 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Springfield or Urrbrae?
Urrbrae has the higher residential safety score (Springfield 47/100 vs Urrbrae 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Springfield or Urrbrae?
Urrbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.13M.
Which has better public transport, Springfield or Urrbrae?
Urrbrae has the higher transport score (Springfield 61/100 vs Urrbrae 70/100).
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