Side by sideSuburb comparison

Springbank vs Bolwarrah.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springbank (1015) sits above Bolwarrah (1011). Bolwarrah skews owner-occupied (100%), Springbank runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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

Springbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011). Springbank also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsSpringbank vs Bolwarrah

Common questions

Does Springbank or Bolwarrah have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springbank scores 1015 vs 1011 in Bolwarrah. 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

Springbank
Metric
Bolwarrah

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$322/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$322/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied
24.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
117
Population
48
49
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1015
Avg ICSEA
1011

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).