Springvale vs Uranquinty
Uranquinty (median $569,500) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Springvale ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Uranquinty (+4.1%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Springvale (-0.8%) on house-price growth.
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Springvale and Uranquinty side by side
| Measure | Springvale | Uranquinty |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | $569,500 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.8% | +4.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 1.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 0 |
| Population | 1,851 | 910 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 549 mm | 539 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Uranquinty scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springvale (954) sits above Uranquinty (940). Springvale skews owner-occupied (98%), Uranquinty runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
- For buyers
- Uranquinty is the lower entry point at $569,500 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Uranquinty carries both higher gross yield (3.56% vs 2.29%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Springvale edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 940). Springvale also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springvale vs Uranquinty: common questions
Is Springvale or Uranquinty cheaper to buy in?
Uranquinty has the lower median house price at $569,500, roughly 54% below Springvale ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Springvale or Uranquinty?
Over the past 12 months, Uranquinty grew +4.1% vs -0.8% in Springvale, a gap of 4.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Springvale or Uranquinty have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springvale scores 954 vs 940 in Uranquinty. 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.
Which is more walkable, Springvale or Uranquinty?
Uranquinty scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Springvale or Uranquinty?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.56% in Uranquinty vs 2.29% in Springvale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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