Dingley Village vs Springvale South
Springvale South (median $830,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Dingley Village ($1,194,000).
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Dingley Village and Springvale South side by side
| Measure | Dingley Village | Springvale South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,194,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $820,000 | $600,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,495 | 12,766 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.3°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
Springvale South scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dingley Village (1049) sits above Springvale South (1004). Dingley Village skews owner-occupied (87%), Springvale South runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Springvale South is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Dingley Village edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1004).
Dingley Village vs Springvale South: common questions
Is Dingley Village or Springvale South cheaper to buy in?
Springvale South has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 30% below Dingley Village ($1,194,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dingley Village or Springvale South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dingley Village scores 1049 vs 1004 in Springvale South. 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, Dingley Village or Springvale South?
Springvale South scores 64/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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