Springfield at a glance
Population
6,143
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Springfield.
The postcode for Springfield is 3434 (VIC).
Springfield (3434) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Springfield has roughly 6,143 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Springfield's population at 6,143, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
6,143
Median age
39
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$371/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
6,143
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Springfield.
Local schools for Springfield
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Government School Catchment
Romsey Primary School
Willowmavin Primary School
Lancefield Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Springfield.
- What is the Springfield postcode?
- Springfield is in the 3434 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Springfield?
- Springfield is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3434, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Springfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $371, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Springfield?
- There are 17 schools serving Springfield on this page, including Romsey Primary School, St Mary's School, Willowmavin Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Springfield?
- Springfield is close to Forbes, Romsey, Goldie, Chintin, Willowmavin.
- What is the population of Springfield?
- The population of Springfield is approximately 6,143 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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