Springwood vs Sun Valley
Springwood (median $1,070,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Sun Valley ($1,425,000). Over the past year, Springwood (+7.5%) ran 20.6 percentage points ahead of Sun Valley (-13.1%) on house-price growth.
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Springwood and Sun Valley side by side
| Measure | Springwood | Sun Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,070,000 | $1,425,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.5% | -13.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $760/wk | $760/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 8,423 | 234 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 944 mm | 904 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.3°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
Springwood scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springwood (1067) sits above Sun Valley (1065). Sun Valley skews owner-occupied (89%), Springwood runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- Springwood is the lower entry point at $1,070,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Springwood carries both higher gross yield (3.69% vs 2.77%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Springwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1065). Sun Valley also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springwood vs Sun Valley: common questions
Is Springwood or Sun Valley cheaper to buy in?
Springwood has the lower median house price at $1,070,000, roughly 25% below Sun Valley ($1,425,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Springwood or Sun Valley?
Over the past 12 months, Springwood grew +7.5% vs -13.1% in Sun Valley, a gap of 20.6 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 Sun Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springwood scores 1067 vs 1065 in Sun Valley. 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 Sun Valley?
Springwood scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Sun Valley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.69% in Springwood vs 2.77% in Sun Valley. 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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