Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Helens vs Springside.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Springside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springside (978) sits above St Helens (959).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Springside edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 959).

Common questionsSt Helens vs Springside

Common questions

Does St Helens or Springside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springside scores 978 vs 959 in St Helens. 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.

The numbers behind the take

St Helens
Metric
Springside

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5,218
Population
5,218
42
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
3
959
Avg ICSEA
978

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).