Springfield · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Springfield

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 96.8% of the dwellings in Springfield, creating a landscape dominated by large family homes. Most of these residences have three or more bedrooms, though the area sees much higher housing costs than most similar places. This combination of large homes and high expenses shapes the local property market.

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📍 Springfield, Suburb / Locality

Where Springfield sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Springfield — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Springfield$390
2250, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents of $390 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,120 are both much higher than in most areas. These figures are about the same as the New South Wales state totals.

$390

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,120

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $2,120

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Springfield, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by Under $200 (19%) and $200–$349 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Springfield, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are common here, with 44.2% of homes owned this way. This is reflected in the ownership rates, as the proportion of homes owned outright is well below both the state and national figures.

27.8%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 27.7%
  • 2021: 27.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

26.4%

Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 26.3%
  • 2021: 26.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Springfield, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure of 73.8%. This is consistent with the same high number of people per bedroom seen in other areas.

0.80

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

96.8%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 95.7%
  • 2021: 96.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.4%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 87.7%
  • 2021: 88.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Springfield, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Springfield, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (9%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Springfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13639/springfield/topic/housing-dwellings