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Irwin vs Springfield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Irwin (987) sits above Springfield (961). Irwin skews owner-occupied (104%), Springfield runs more rental-dense (82% owner).

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Irwin and Springfield side by side

MeasureIrwinSpringfield
Price and market
Median house$450,000–
Median unit$385,000–
Renting
House rent$250/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$230/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied104.0%82.0%
Renter occupied24.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby22
Average ICSEA987961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population72276
Median age5550
Climate
Annual rainfall428 mm418 mm
Mean max, January34.0°C33.6°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
Irwin edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 961).

Irwin vs Springfield: common questions

Does Irwin or Springfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Irwin scores 987 vs 961 in Springfield. 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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