Springvale South vs Braeside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Braeside (1076) sits above Springvale South (1004). Springvale South skews owner-occupied (70%), Braeside runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Springvale South and Braeside side by side
| Measure | Springvale South | Braeside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | – |
| Median unit | $600,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 1076 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | – |
| Transit score | 50 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 12,766 | 25 |
| Median age | 38 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.2°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
- 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
- Braeside edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1004). Springvale South also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springvale South vs Braeside: common questions
Does Springvale South or Braeside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Braeside scores 1076 vs 1004 in Springvale South. 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.
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