Springvale South vs Springvale
The verdict
Springvale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $863K in Springvale. Springvale rates higher for transport (96 vs 62). Springvale South is closer to the coast (7.0 km vs 9.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Springvale South rates higher (73 vs 46/100 in Springvale).
Scores
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 89 |
| Transport | 62 | 96 |
| Education | 64 | 71 |
| Liveability | 89 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,766 | 22,174 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,498 | $1,402 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.2% | 45.9% |
| Born in Australia | 36.4% | 28.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Springvale South Moderate Growth · Springvale Moderate Growth
Property
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $810K | $863K |
| Median unit price | $630K | $613K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | -9.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 345 | 532 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 392 | 771 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 451 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,363 | 10,923 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 9 |
| Government | 4 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 980 |
See the full school list on each profile: Springvale South · Springvale
Transport
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 104 |
| Parks | 17 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 35 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.9 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Springvale South | Springvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,766 | 22,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,314 | 24,097 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,126 | 28,010 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 2.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Springvale South or Springvale?
Springvale South has the higher residential safety score (Springvale South 73/100 vs Springvale 46/100).
Which is more affordable, Springvale South or Springvale?
Springvale South is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $863K.
Which has better schools, Springvale South or Springvale?
Springvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Springvale South 965 vs Springvale 980; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Springvale South or Springvale?
Springvale has the higher transport score (Springvale South 62/100 vs Springvale 96/100).
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