Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lancefield vs Springfield.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lancefield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lancefield (1054) sits above Springfield (1021).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Lancefield edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1021).

Common questionsLancefield vs Springfield

Common questions

Does Lancefield or Springfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lancefield scores 1054 vs 1021 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lancefield
Metric
Springfield

Price & Market

$740,000
Median house
$285,120
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$371/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
2,743
Population
6,143
41
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
17
1054
Avg ICSEA
1021

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).