Side by sideSuburb comparison

Springfield vs Mount Cooper.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springfield (985) sits above Mount Cooper (937).

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

Springfield edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 937).

Common questionsSpringfield vs Mount Cooper

Common questions

Does Springfield or Mount Cooper have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springfield scores 985 vs 937 in Mount Cooper. 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

Springfield
Metric
Mount Cooper

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$247/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
167.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8,876
Population
8
46
Median age
64

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
5
985
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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