Mitcham vs Springfield
Springfield scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springfield (1130) sits above Mitcham (1116). Springfield skews owner-occupied (91%), Mitcham runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Mitcham and Springfield side by side
| Measure | Mitcham | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1050/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1130 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,832 | 548 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 774 mm | 774 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
- Springfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1130 vs 1116). Springfield also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mitcham vs Springfield: common questions
Does Mitcham or Springfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springfield scores 1130 vs 1116 in Mitcham. 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, Mitcham or Springfield?
Springfield scores 8/100 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.
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