Springvale
VIC 3171 · Greater Dandenong
22,174 (2021) → 24,097 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Springvale is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Dandenong, VIC 3171, about 23km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $863K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Springvale has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3171 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (20.95%), India (7.42%), Cambodia (5.61%), China (5.35%), Malaysia (4.61%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (25.22%), Mandarin (6.72%), Cantonese (6.28%), Khmer (4.89%), Punjabi (3.92%)
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 1063 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Killester CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1008
- Minaret CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 998
- Spring Parks Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
- Heatherhill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Springvale Park Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 961
- Springvale Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 929
- Springvale Rise Primary School-Springvale Road CampusPrimary · Government
- Noble Park English Language School-Springvale CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1049
- Wellington Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1006
- Fitra Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1099
- Westall Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1017
- Westall Secondary College-Westall English Language CentreSecondary · Government · 2km
- Westall Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 966
- Harrisfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1017
- Albany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1017
- Keysborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 941
- Hoa Nghiem Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1017
- Spring Parks Primary School-Valley CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
- Carwatha College P-12Combined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 976
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Springvale
Is Springvale safe?
Springvale has a residential safety score of 46/100, 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 10,923 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Springvale?
In Springvale, the .
How far is Springvale from Melbourne CBD?
Springvale is about 22.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Springvale?
Springvale has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 980 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Springvale?
Springvale has a transport score of 97/100 and 84 bus stops.