Springwood vs Underwood
The verdict
Underwood rates higher for transport (64 vs 55). Springwood is closer to the coast (15.6 km vs 17.1 km).
Scores
SpringwoodUnderwood
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 77 |
| Transport | 55 | 64 |
| Education | 56 | 65 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,710 | 6,809 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,736 | $1,992 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 50.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Springwood — · Underwood —
Property
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,040 | 1,043 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 577 | 573 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,077 | 11,077 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Springwood · Underwood
Transport
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 14 |
| Parks | 24 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.6 km | 17.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.1 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Springwood | Underwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,710 | 6,809 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,064 | 7,419 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.90% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Springwood or Underwood?
Springwood and Underwood have similar residential safety scores (57 and 57/100).
Which has better public transport, Springwood or Underwood?
Underwood has the higher transport score (Springwood 55/100 vs Underwood 64/100).
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