Side by sideSuburb comparison

Romsey vs Springfield.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Romsey (1058) 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

Romsey edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1021).

Common questionsRomsey vs Springfield

Common questions

Does Romsey or Springfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Romsey scores 1058 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

Romsey
Metric
Springfield

Price & Market

$705,000
Median house
$553,500
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$371/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$371/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

10
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
5,797
Population
6,143
38
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
17
1058
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).