Arrowsmith vs Springfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springfield (961) sits above Arrowsmith (949). Springfield skews owner-occupied (82%), Arrowsmith runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Arrowsmith and Springfield side by side
| Measure | Arrowsmith | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $213/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 276 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 444 mm | 418 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.0°C | 33.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Springfield edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 949). Springfield also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Arrowsmith vs Springfield: common questions
Does Arrowsmith or Springfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springfield scores 961 vs 949 in Arrowsmith. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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