Spring Mountain vs Springfield Lakes
Spring Mountain scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springfield Lakes (1004) sits above Spring Mountain (990).
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Spring Mountain and Springfield Lakes side by side
| Measure | Spring Mountain | Springfield Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $323/wk | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 17,211 |
| Median age | – | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 813 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.6°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 Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 990).
Spring Mountain vs Springfield Lakes: common questions
Does Spring Mountain or Springfield Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springfield Lakes scores 1004 vs 990 in Spring Mountain. 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, Spring Mountain or Springfield Lakes?
Spring Mountain scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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