Springvale South vs Springvale
Springvale South (median $830,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Springvale ($931,500).
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| Measure | Springvale South | Springvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | $931,500 |
| Median unit | $600,000 | $627,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $570/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 100 |
| Transit score | 50 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,766 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 733 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.3°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
Springvale scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springvale South (1004) sits above Springvale (994).
- For buyers
- Springvale South is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Springvale South edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 994).
Springvale South vs Springvale: common questions
Is Springvale South or Springvale cheaper to buy in?
Springvale South has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 11% below Springvale ($931,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Springvale South or Springvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springvale South scores 1004 vs 994 in Springvale. 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 South or Springvale?
Springvale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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.
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