Springwood vs Valley Heights
The verdict
Valley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.09M in Springwood. Springwood rates higher for liveability (71 vs 57). Valley Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (129 vs 131 min).
Scores
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 71 |
| Transport | 87 | 88 |
| Education | 70 | 68 |
| Liveability | 71 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,423 | 1,188 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,778 | $2,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Springwood Stable · Valley Heights Stable
Property
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $723K | $810K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 249 | 253 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,037 | 2,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Springwood · Valley Heights
Transport
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 88 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 98 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 131 | 129 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 620 m |
Liveability
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.5 km | 56.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.6 km | 60.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.7 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Springwood | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,423 | 1,188 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,529 | 1,203 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,508 | 1,200 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Springwood or Valley Heights?
Springwood and Valley Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Springwood or Valley Heights?
Valley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Springwood or Valley Heights?
Valley Heights has the higher transport score (Springwood 87/100 vs Valley Heights 88/100).
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