Springfield (Central Coast)
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
4,310 (2021) → 4,698 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Springfield (Central Coast) is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Springfield (Central Coast) has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.57%), New Zealand (1.55%), South Africa (0.9%), Philippines (0.84%), India (0.77%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.9%), Spanish (0.9%), Mandarin (0.49%), German (0.39%), Italian (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1029 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
Nearby (within 10km)
- Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1041
- Erina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 996
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1112
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1090
- Aspect Central Coast School, East GosfordPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Rumbalara Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.3km
- Gosford East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1017
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 905
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1155
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1075
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 940
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1076
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield (Central Coast)
Is Springfield (Central Coast) safe?
Springfield (Central Coast) has a residential safety score of 35/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,107 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Springfield (Central Coast)?
In Springfield (Central Coast), the median house price is $1.00M. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Springfield (Central Coast) from Sydney CBD?
Springfield (Central Coast) is about 51.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 139 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) has a transport score of 57/100 and 31 bus stops.