Daisy Hill vs Springwood
Springwood (median $895,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Daisy Hill ($908,393).
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Daisy Hill and Springwood side by side
| Measure | Daisy Hill | Springwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $908,393 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $490,000 | $451,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $291/wk | $560/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1056 mm | 1080 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.6°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
Daisy Hill scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springwood (1006) sits above Daisy Hill (987).
- For buyers
- Springwood is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Springwood offers the higher gross rental yield (4.07% vs 3.89%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Springwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 987).
Daisy Hill vs Springwood: common questions
Is Daisy Hill or Springwood cheaper to buy in?
Springwood has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 1% below Daisy Hill ($908,393). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Daisy Hill or Springwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springwood scores 1006 vs 987 in Daisy Hill. 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.
Which is more walkable, Daisy Hill or Springwood?
Daisy Hill scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Daisy Hill or Springwood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.07% in Springwood vs 3.89% in Daisy Hill. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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