Maxwell vs Springvale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maxwell (1063) sits above Springvale (954).

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Maxwell and Springvale side by side

MeasureMaxwellSpringvale
Price and market
Median house–$1,250,000
Median unit–$240,480
House price change, 12 months–-0.8%
Renting
House rent$550/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$420/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied96.0%98.0%
Renter occupied13.0%1.0%
Schools
Schools nearby220
Average ICSEA1063954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score055
Population901,851
Median age3641
Climate
Annual rainfall613 mm549 mm
Mean max, January31.8°C32.8°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
Maxwell edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 954).

Maxwell vs Springvale: common questions

Does Maxwell or Springvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maxwell scores 1063 vs 954 in Springvale. 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.