Springdale Heights
With a median house price of $580,000 and household incomes sitting at the 25.3rd percentile nationally, Springdale Heights offers detached suburban living at a price point well below most NSW markets. The suburb stands out for its housing stock: 89.6% separate houses and only 0.3% apartments, giving it one of the most detached-dominant profiles in regional NSW. The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, reflecting a relatively younger resident base. Low overseas-born share of 15.4%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the national rate, and strongly Anglo-Celtic ancestry signal a long-established, locally rooted community.
Population
2,644
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,202/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$580K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $580,000, the median house price sits well below Sydney equivalents, and the suburb recorded 20.2% growth from $500,000 in 2024 to $600,750 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, which is more affordable than many NSW suburbs at this price. The stock is overwhelmingly detached: 89.6% are separate houses, with only 10.1% semi-detached and 0.3% apartments. The most common bedroom size is 3-bedroom homes at 43.5%, followed by 4-plus at 33.9%, suited to family buyers. Outright owners at 31.7% outnumber renters at 31.5% and mortgage holders at 36.8%, indicating a mix of established long-term residents alongside active buyers.
For Buyers
At $580,000, the median house price sits well below Sydney equivalents, and the suburb recorded 20.2% growth from $500,000 in 2024 to $600,750 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, which is more affordable than many NSW suburbs at this price. The stock is overwhelmingly detached: 89.6% are separate houses, with only 10.1% semi-detached and 0.3% apartments. The most common bedroom size is 3-bedroom homes at 43.5%, followed by 4-plus at 33.9%, suited to family buyers. Outright owners at 31.7% outnumber renters at 31.5% and mortgage holders at 36.8%, indicating a mix of established long-term residents alongside active buyers.
For Investors
A 31.5% renter share provides a solid tenant pool, and weekly rent of $253 against a $580,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 2.3%, modest but higher than premium metropolitan markets. The vacancy rate of 6.8% is elevated compared to the national average, suggesting rental demand is not especially tight, which warrants monitoring before purchasing. Development activity reached 21 applications in the past 12 months, mostly smaller structures and carports rather than new dwellings, indicating limited new supply entering the market. Rent-to-income at 21.0% keeps tenants comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, supporting rental stability. The suburb's affordability relative to state medians, combined with its detached-house dominance, may attract buyers priced out of larger regional centres.
Development Activity
Total DAs
193
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3.0 years below the national figure, pointing to a relatively younger cohort than the Australian average. Overseas-born residents account for 15.4% of the population, which is 6.2 percentage points below national, and university qualifications reach only 17.2%, which is 12.9 points below the national rate. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English leads with 1,035 residents, followed by Irish (267) and Scottish (248). Christianity accounts for 1,189 residents, while Hinduism has 102 adherents, with Nepali (48 speakers) and Punjabi (12) as the most common non-English languages, reflecting a small but present South Asian community. Average household size is 2.4, marginally below the national average.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
10.1%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is dominated by separate houses at 89.6%, with semi-detached at 10.1% and apartments at just 0.3%, a profile more skewed toward detached dwellings than many comparable NSW suburbs. The most common bedroom configuration is 3-bedroom homes at 43.5%, followed by 4-plus at 33.9%, suggesting strong family orientation. Tenure splits evenly across outright owners (31.7%), mortgage holders (36.8%) and renters (31.5%). Prices rose from $500,000 in 2024 to $600,750 in 2025, a 20.2% gain in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.1% places the suburb below the national stress threshold, more accessible than higher-income markets where prices have outrun wages.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$253
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$656
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.5%
Couples, no children
2,019
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local industry base at 22.0% of workers (153 people), nearly double the share of the next largest sector. Construction follows at 11.1% (77 workers), then Manufacturing at 10.6% (74), Education at 9.2% (64) and Retail at 9.1% (63). By occupation, Labourers lead at 167 workers, followed closely by Community and Personal service workers at 163 and Clerical/Admin at 130. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average, with 74 unemployed residents. The full-time employment rate is 60.4%, and the participation rate of 53.4% is below national norms, with 759 residents not in the labour force. Household income at the 25.3rd percentile nationally confirms a lower-income profile relative to most Australian suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.4%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
53.4%
Employed
1,037
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.2%
Postgraduate
2.3%
Born Overseas
15.4%
Dwellings
1,019
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high, with 90.5% of residents driving to work, compared to a national average closer to 60%, and only 1.0% using public transport. This reflects the suburb's location in a regional setting where alternatives to private vehicles are limited. With no schools recorded in the suburb boundary, families depend on institutions in surrounding areas. Crime data is not available for this suburb in the current dataset. Rent-to-income at 21.0% keeps housing costs manageable for tenants, and mortgage-to-income of 29.1% stays below stress levels for buyers. The need-for-assistance rate of 7.6% (186 people) is moderate, and a volunteering rate of 13.3% suggests community engagement. SEIFA index scores are not available for Springdale Heights at this geographic level.
Drive
90.5%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Springdale Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springdale Heights a good suburb to live in?
Springdale Heights suits buyers and renters seeking affordable detached housing, with a $580,000 median house price and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.1%, below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb has 89.6% separate houses and a relatively young median age of 37. Car dependency is high at 90.5%, and public transport is limited at 1.0% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Springdale Heights?
The median house price is $580,000, up 20.2% from $500,000 in 2024 to $600,750 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and weekly rent is $253. Household income sits at the 25.3rd percentile nationally, making affordability a key characteristic compared to higher-income markets.
What schools are in Springdale Heights?
No schools are recorded inside the Springdale Heights boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb has a relatively young median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national figure, and 33.9% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, indicating family-oriented demand despite the absence of local schools.
Is Springdale Heights safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Springdale Heights in this dataset. As indirect indicators, rent-to-income is 21.0% and mortgage-to-income is 29.1%, both below stress thresholds, and the volunteering rate is 13.3%. A total of 186 residents (7.6%) require daily assistance, a moderate rate compared to similar-sized suburbs.
Is Springdale Heights good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $253 against a $580,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.3%, modest but higher than inner-city markets. The 31.5% renter share provides a tenant pool, but the 6.8% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants attention. Prices rose 20.2% over 2024 to 2025, though household income at the 25.3rd percentile nationally limits rental growth potential.
How is Springdale Heights's population changing?
Population forecast data is not available for Springdale Heights in this dataset. The current population is 2,644, with a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national average. Residential stability is high, with 77.9% of residents remaining at the same address, and the low turnover rate of 22.1% suggests an established, settled community rather than rapid growth.
How much development is happening in Springdale Heights?
There were 21 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent applications include sheds, carports and supporting structures rather than new dwellings, consistent with an established suburb where residents are improving existing homes. The detached house share of 89.6% leaves little room for infill apartment development.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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