Springwood
NSW 2777 · Blue Mountains
8,423 (2021) → 8,529 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Springwood is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2777, about 62km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 57km inland. Springwood has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2777 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.07%), New Zealand (1.35%), Scotland (0.77%), Germany (0.61%), USA (0.57%)
Top languages: German (0.63%), Spanish (0.62%), Polish (0.42%), Japan (0.26%), French (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1095
- St Columba's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1088
- Springwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Ellison Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SpringwoodSecondary · Independent
- Aspect Western Sydney School, St Thomas AquinasPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campusPrimary · Independent · 1.1km
- Springwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1027
- Faulconbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1063
- Winmalee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1043
- Winmalee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1040
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1052
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1037
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1100
- Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1068
- Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1050
- Blaxland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1065
- Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1068
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
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Springwood
Is Springwood safe?
Springwood has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,980 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Springwood?
In Springwood, the median house price is $1.11M and the median unit price is $870K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Springwood from Sydney CBD?
Springwood is about 61.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 109 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Springwood?
Springwood has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1073 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Springwood?
Springwood has a transport score of 87/100, including 2 train stations and 98 bus stops.