Side by sideSuburb comparison

Springfield vs Romsey.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Romsey (1058) sits above Springfield (1021).

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

Romsey edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1021).

Common questionsSpringfield vs Romsey

Common questions

Does Springfield or Romsey have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Romsey scores 1058 vs 1021 in Springfield. 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
Romsey

Price & Market

Median house
$705,000
Median unit
$553,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$371/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$371/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
10
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
6,143
Population
5,797
39
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
20
1021
Avg ICSEA
1058

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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