Lavington vs Springdale Heights
Lavington (median $585,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Springdale Heights ($620,600). Over the past year, Springdale Heights (+23.3%) ran 6.1 percentage points ahead of Lavington (+17.2%) on house-price growth.
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Lavington and Springdale Heights side by side
| Measure | Lavington | Springdale Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $585,000 | $620,600 |
| Median unit | $315,000 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.2% | +23.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | $373/wk | $373/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 72 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,073 | 2,644 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
Lavington scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Springdale Heights skews owner-occupied (66%), Lavington runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Lavington is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Lavington delivers the better gross yield (4.62% vs 4.36%), but Springdale Heights has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Lavington vs Springdale Heights: common questions
Is Lavington or Springdale Heights cheaper to buy in?
Lavington has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 6% below Springdale Heights ($620,600). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Springdale Heights grew +23.3% vs +17.2% in Lavington, a gap of 6.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Lavington scores 72/100 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, Lavington or Springdale Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Lavington vs 4.36% in Springdale Heights. 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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