Springvale
One of Springvale's clearest signals is its income profile: household income sits at the 98.1 percentile, while the median age is 41, just 1.0 year above the national comparison. The 1,851-resident locality is entirely separate-house based, with 100.0% detached dwellings and 93.0% containing 4 or more bedrooms. That points to a settled, family-oriented mortgage belt rather than an apartment market. Near Lake Albert and Bourkelands in the Wagga Wagga area, Springvale combines 3.4-person households with 83.5% car-driver commuting. Its scale and form suit buyers wanting land and space, although the low 6.2% overseas-born share is below the national figure.
Local council: Wagga Wagga
Population
1,851
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,185/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Homebuyers are choosing a very specific product: 100.0% of occupied homes are separate houses, and 93.0% have 4 or more bedrooms, while 6.2% have 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,232, and mortgage repayments equal 16.2% of household income, below the stated stress flag. Household size averages 3.4 people, 0.9 above the national average, which helps explain demand for larger floorplans. Compared with a higher-density suburb, Springvale gives up apartment choice but provides a clearer family-home proposition. Buyers should test land size, renovation needs and commute time because the housing stock is highly uniform.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a very specific product: 100.0% of occupied homes are separate houses, and 93.0% have 4 or more bedrooms, while 6.2% have 3 bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,232, and mortgage repayments equal 16.2% of household income, below the stated stress flag. Household size averages 3.4 people, 0.9 above the national average, which helps explain demand for larger floorplans. Compared with a higher-density suburb, Springvale gives up apartment choice but provides a clearer family-home proposition. Buyers should test land size, renovation needs and commute time because the housing stock is highly uniform.
For Investors
Investor conditions are shaped by owner occupation rather than a deep rental market. Only 1.1% of households rent, while the weekly rent is $420 and vacancy is 3.6%, so tenant turnover may be lower than in more rental-oriented suburbs. The 40 development applications recorded over 12 months indicate ongoing property activity, but recent examples include a swimming pool, alterations and a carport rather than confirmed new dwelling volumes. Forecast growth is 0.95% annually and is driven by overseas migration, supporting a measured demand story. Compared with a high-yield market, the case rests more on detached-home scarcity and stable households than on a large renter base.
Development Activity
Total DAs
243
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-26.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Springvale has an older-than-national age profile, with a median age of 41, or 1.0 year above the national comparison. University attainment is 36.8%, 6.7 percentage points above the national benchmark, while only 6.2% of residents were born overseas, 15.4 points below it. Households average 3.4 people, 0.9 above the national average, and 60.7% are couples with children. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 754, 340 and 213, while Christianity accounts for 1,399 residents and no religion for 360. This mix supports a settled, Anglo-leaning profile because 84.2% stayed at the same address five years earlier.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Springvale's tenure pattern is unusually ownership-heavy: 41.1% of homes are owned outright and 57.0% are being purchased with a mortgage, compared with just 1.1% rented. Every recorded dwelling is a separate house, and 93.0% have 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock is much more land-and-space oriented than an apartment-led market. Mortgage repayments are $2,232 per month, equal to 16.2% of household income, while rent is $420 per week and rent-to-income is 13.2%. Household income ranks at the 98.1 percentile, above the national position, which helps explain the capacity to hold larger homes. The trade-off is limited tenure variety for buyers seeking smaller or lower-maintenance options.
Mortgage / mo
$2,232
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $420.
$530
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $550 · units $420
HH Size
3.4
Personal Income / wk
$1,148
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
20
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
13.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
60.7%
Couples with children
33.5%
Couples, no children
5.2%
Single parent
504
Total families
Economy & Employment
Springvale's employment base is led by healthcare at 23.1% or 167 workers, followed by education at 18.5% or 134. Construction contributes 12.0% and 87 workers, while public administration adds 8.4% and 61. Professionals number 288, trades 149 and managers 140, giving the area a practical mix of service, public-sector and skilled work. Labour-force participation is 74.9%, full-time employment 62.8% and unemployment 1.4%, all supporting household earning power. Yet the SEIFA pattern is lower than the income result: IEO is decile 3, IER decile 2, IRSAD decile 2 and IRSD decile 1. The contrast with a 98.1 income percentile suggests high-earning households coexist with pockets of disadvantage, so averages should be read carefully.
Unemployment
1.4%
Labour Force
1,054
Unemployed
15
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.8%
Part-time
32.8%
Participation
74.9%
Employed
1,039
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.8%
Postgraduate
7.9%
Born Overseas
6.2%
Dwellings
527
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented. A total of 83.5% drive to work, compared with 1.3% who walk or cycle, while 10.3% work from home. Across 16.36 sq km at a density of 113.2 people per sq km, local trips are likely to be easier by car than on foot because homes are spread through a low-density detached-house setting. Volunteering is 24.0%, and 2.8% of residents need assistance, which adds useful context beyond transport. Compared with denser urban areas, Springvale provides more space but less active-travel intensity. Check exact bus routes, local services and current incident patterns before committing, since practical access can vary across the locality.
Drive
83.5%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
10.3%
Growth Outlook
Springvale's outlook is established and measured rather than explosive. The forecast trend is 0.95% annual growth, with overseas migration named as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 12.5% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed and rent growth has reached 36.9%. The gentrification indicators are mixed: the primary score is 26 at the Early signs stage, while the shift measure records 45 and is labelled Active. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 73.9 in 2011 to 63.8 in 2021. These signals point to gradual change because migration and rental pressure are lifting demand, while the mixed trajectory keeps Springvale below a rapid-redevelopment profile.
Population trend: Wagga Wagga council area
Springvale sits in the Wagga Wagga council area. These are the council area's residents, not Springvale's.
Residents 2025
69,108
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Springvale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springvale a good suburb to live in?
Springvale suits households seeking detached space, with 100.0% separate houses and 93.0% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 41, 1.0 year above the national comparison, and 83.5% drive to work. It is a better fit for car-oriented family living than for apartment-style convenience.
What is the median house price in Springvale?
A current median house price should be confirmed from recent sales because the housing profile is entirely detached, with 100.0% separate houses and 93.0% having 4 or more bedrooms. Compare like-for-like sales by land size, condition and bedroom count rather than relying on a single suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Springvale?
School access should be checked against the exact address and current enrolment zones. Springvale covers 16.36 sq km, so practical travel times can vary across the locality. Confirm primary and secondary options with NSW school directories before signing a contract, because boundaries and availability can change.
Is Springvale safe?
Check current NSW Police incident maps for the exact street before deciding. Springvale has 1,851 residents across 16.36 sq km, so street-level conditions, lighting and travel routes matter more than a suburb label. Compare recent incidents by category and time rather than relying on reputation alone.
Is Springvale good for property investment?
The investment case is selective: weekly rent is $420, vacancy is 3.6% and only 1.1% of households rent, so tenant depth is lower than in rental-heavy markets. Growth is forecast at 0.95% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver, and 40 development applications indicate activity. Compare yield, holding costs and resale demand before buying.
How is Springvale's population changing?
Springvale has 1,851 residents today. The wider area's population change is 12.5% over 10 years, with a forecast trend of 0.95% annually and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed rather than rapid, while gentrification is at score 26 and the Early signs stage.
Is there development activity in Springvale?
Development activity is material, with 40 applications in 12 months. Recent examples include a swimming pool, alterations and a carport, so activity currently appears weighted toward property upgrades rather than confirmed dwelling additions. With 100.0% separate houses, renovations may affect streetscape and resale comparisons more than apartment supply.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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