Side by sideSuburb comparison

Springfield vs Ultima.

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 (978) sits above Ultima (962).

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 (978 vs 962).

Common questionsSpringfield vs Ultima

Common questions

Does Springfield or Ultima have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springfield scores 978 vs 962 in Ultima. 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
Ultima

Price & Market

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

Rental

$165/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$165/wk
$140/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
252
Population
173
45
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
13
978
Avg ICSEA
962

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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