Springfield Central vs Brookwater
Springfield Central scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookwater (1000) sits above Springfield Central (999). Brookwater skews owner-occupied (85%), Springfield Central runs more rental-dense (30% owner).
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Springfield Central and Brookwater side by side
| Measure | Springfield Central | Brookwater |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $925/wk |
| Owner occupied | 30.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 63.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 234 | 2,902 |
| Median age | 30 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 826 mm | 813 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.9°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
- Brookwater edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 999). Brookwater also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 29%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springfield Central vs Brookwater: common questions
Does Springfield Central or Brookwater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookwater scores 1000 vs 999 in Springfield Central. 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, Springfield Central or Brookwater?
Springfield Central scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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