Springwood vs Sun Valley
The verdict
Springwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.58M in Sun Valley. Springwood rates higher for transport (87 vs 54). Sun Valley rates higher for education (75 vs 70). Sun Valley is closer to the coast (55.3 km vs 56.5 km).
Scores
SpringwoodSun Valley
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 56 |
| Transport | 87 | 54 |
| Education | 70 | 75 |
| Liveability | 71 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,423 | 234 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,778 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Springwood Stable · Sun Valley Stable
Property
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | $870K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 36.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 249 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,980 | 2,137 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,073 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Springwood · Sun Valley
Transport
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 54 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 98 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 158 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.5 km | 55.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.6 km | 59.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.7 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Springwood | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,423 | 234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,529 | 237 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,508 | 236 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Springwood or Sun Valley?
Springwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Springwood or Sun Valley?
Springwood has the higher transport score (Springwood 87/100 vs Sun Valley 54/100).
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