Springfield at a glance
Weekly rent
$800
Houses · units $700
Population
548
Median age 48
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, March 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Springfield.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 2 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
548
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Springfield.
The postcode for Springfield is 5062 (SA), City of Mitcham, part of Greater Adelaide.
Springfield (5062) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia.
Springfield has roughly 548 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Springfield scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Springfield's population at 548, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
548
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Springfield.
Local schools for Springfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Unley High School
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Mitcham Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Springfield.
- What is the Springfield postcode?
- Springfield is in the 5062 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Springfield?
- Springfield is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5062. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Springfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Springfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Springfield on this page, including Mercedes College, Unley High School, Urrbrae Agricultural High School.
- How walkable is Springfield?
- Springfield has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Springfield?
- Springfield is close to Netherby, Mitcham, Urrbrae, Kingswood, Torrens Park.
- What is the population of Springfield?
- The population of Springfield is approximately 548 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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