Springvale

VIC 3171 · Greater Dandenong

22,174 (2021) → 24,097 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

22,174

Population

$863K

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

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 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Springvale has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.

22.5 km

To Melbourne CBD

9.4 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

570 m

To nearest station

Demographics

22,174

Population

Median age

2.9

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$1,402

vs NSW median-24.2%

Bachelor degree or higher45.9%

Born in Australia28.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,972 / 644 / 1,441

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

$863K-9.2%

Median house (2024)

$613K+35.1%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

118

Break & enter dwelling532/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

171

Motor vehicle theft771/100k

100

Domestic assault451/100k

Robbery144/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,422 (all categories, latest year)10,923 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

193

Within 10km9 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1063 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Killester CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1014
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
Minaret CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 997
Spring Parks Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
Springvale Park Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 970
Heatherhill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
Springvale Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
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 1044
Wellington Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 998
Fitra Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1095
Westall Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 998
Westall Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 974
Westall Secondary College-Westall English Language CentreSecondary · Government · 2km
Harrisfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1009
Albany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1012
Keysborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 943
Hoa Nghiem Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1006
Spring Parks Primary School-Valley CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
Carwatha College P-12Combined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 979

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Metro

84Bus

CBD commute (est.)53 min (metro)

Nearest train stationSpringvale Railway (570 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

2411 in suburbSupermarkets

109104 in suburbCafes/Rest.

3728 in suburbParks

2115 in suburbPlaygrounds

3Pools

147 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

4735 in suburbGPs

1811 in suburbPharmacies

208 in suburbChildcare

22 in suburbLibraries

10227 in suburbSports fields

42 in suburbVets

Nearest beachMordialloc Beach (9.5 km)

Nearest hospitalMulgrave Private Hospital (4.9 km)

Nearest vet950 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (41.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate2.10%

Projected population 204128,010

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Dandenong

Springvale South$830K62transport Noble Park$760K97transport Noble Park North$765K62transport Dandenong North$753K56transport Keysborough$915K48transport Dandenong$710K100transport

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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 96/100 and 84 bus stops.