Side by sideSuburb comparison

Underwood vs Springwood Bc.

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

Underwood scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Underwood (1013) sits above Springwood Bc (1006).

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

Underwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1006).

Common questionsUnderwood vs Springwood Bc

Common questions

Does Underwood or Springwood Bc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Underwood scores 1013 vs 1006 in Springwood Bc. 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, Underwood or Springwood Bc?

Underwood scores 68/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Underwood
Metric
Springwood Bc

Price & Market

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

Rental

$670/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$342/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$291/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

68
Walk score
4
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
6,809
Population
27,206
34
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1013
Avg ICSEA
1006

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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