Springwood vs Faulconbridge
Faulconbridge (median $999,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Springwood ($1,070,000). Over the past year, Faulconbridge (+10.2%) ran 2.7 percentage points ahead of Springwood (+7.5%) on house-price growth.
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Springwood and Faulconbridge side by side
| Measure | Springwood | Faulconbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,070,000 | $999,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $329,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.5% | +10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $760/wk | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,423 | 4,156 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 944 mm | 944 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.7°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
Faulconbridge scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springwood (1067) sits above Faulconbridge (1062).
- For buyers
- Faulconbridge is the lower entry point at $999,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Springwood delivers the better gross yield (3.69% vs 3.59%), but Faulconbridge has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Springwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1062). Faulconbridge also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springwood vs Faulconbridge: common questions
Is Springwood or Faulconbridge cheaper to buy in?
Faulconbridge has the lower median house price at $999,500, roughly 7% below Springwood ($1,070,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Springwood or Faulconbridge?
Over the past 12 months, Faulconbridge grew +10.2% vs +7.5% in Springwood, a gap of 2.7 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 Springwood or Faulconbridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springwood scores 1067 vs 1062 in Faulconbridge. 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, Springwood or Faulconbridge?
Faulconbridge scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Springwood or Faulconbridge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.69% in Springwood vs 3.59% in Faulconbridge. 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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