Springvale South
VIC 3172 · Greater Dandenong
12,766 (2021) → 13,314 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Springvale South is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Dandenong, VIC 3172, about 24km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $810K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Springvale South has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (20.03%), Cambodia (15.41%), India (3.2%), Malaysia (3%), China (1.93%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (25.4%), Khmer (17.59%), Cantonese (5.4%), Mandarin (2.96%), Greek (2.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hoa Nghiem Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1006
- Keysborough Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Athol Road Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
- Keysborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 943
- Spring Parks Primary School-Valley CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Heatherhill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 969
- Killester CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1014
- Spring Parks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 976
- Dingley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1061
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1002
- Springvale Rise Primary School-Springvale Road CampusPrimary · Government · 2.1km
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1018
- Noble Park English Language School-Springvale CampusPrimary · Government · 2.1km
- Wallarano Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 970
- Noble Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 953
- St Mark's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1079
- Kingswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Springvale South
Is Springvale South safe?
Springvale South has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 4,363 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Springvale South?
In Springvale South, the .
How far is Springvale South from Melbourne CBD?
Springvale South is about 23.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Springvale South?
Springvale South has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Springvale South?
Springvale South has a transport score of 62/100 and 49 bus stops.