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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 SouthSpringvale
Springvale SouthSpringvale
Overall7289
Transport6296
Education6471
Liveability8998

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Population12,76622,174
Median age3836
Median household income (wk)$1,498$1,402
Bachelor degree or higher38.2%45.9%
Born in Australia36.4%28.9%
Avg household size3.22.9

Growth: Springvale South Moderate Growth · Springvale Moderate Growth

Property

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Median house price$810K$863K
Median unit price$630K$613K
House price YoY3.8%-9.2%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Residential safety score7346
Break & enter dwelling /100k345532
Motor vehicle theft /100k392771
Domestic assault /100k258451
Total incidents /100k (all)4,36310,923

Total incidents over time

Schools

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Total schools59
Government46
Independent11
Average ICSEA965980

See the full school list on each profile: Springvale South · Springvale

Transport

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Transport score6296
Train stations00
Bus stops4984
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)8453
Nearest train station (km)2.1 km570 m

Liveability

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets811
Cafes & restaurants12104
Parks1728
Playgrounds715
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs335
Distance to coast (km)7.0 km9.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)23.9 km22.5 km
Nearest beach (km)7.0 km9.5 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.8 km4.9 km

Population & growth

Springvale SouthSpringvale
Population (2021)12,76622,174
Estimated 202513,31424,097
Projected 204116,12628,010
Annual growth rate1.06%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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Data sources

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