NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Springfield, 2250
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Central Coast (NSW), Springfield is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,310
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,008
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 55 of 1,575
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,120
- Employment rate
- 62.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 95 / 36 / 14
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 500
- Against the person
- 107
- Against property
- 146
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 116
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 935
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
61 public transport stops in this suburb
- Sherwood Dr At Willow Rd
- Wells St After Clarence Rd
- Wells St At Meadow Rd
- Wells St At Meadow Rd
- Wells St Opp Clarence Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
139 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 DULWICH ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 LOCK AVENUE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure36 NOORUMBA ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 MEADOW ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures100 SPRINGFIELD ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures10 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 BARINYA LANE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 CARY CRESCENT SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure50 MEADOW ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation64 DOLLY AVENUE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool14 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 MEADOW ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 SHERWOOD DRIVE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 COBBEDAH DRIVE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool4 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure164 WELLS STREET SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 POPLAR CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development61 SHERWOOD DRIVE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah16 KARWIN AVENUE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool44 MARANA ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 MARSHDALE ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 DIGBY ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 ALISON ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support248 WELLS STREET SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space2 MARSHDALE ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 MORELLA CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 KEMP CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space36 NOORUMBA ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure8 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 NOORUMBA ROAD SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 ARUM CLOSE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)68 DOLLY AVENUE SPRINGFIELD 2250Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Marana Rd before Springfield RdBus stop
- Sherwood Dr after Calvert AvBus stop
- Sherwood Dr after Willow RdBus stop
- Sherwood Dr at Balfour ClBus stop
- Sherwood Dr at Willow RdBus stop
- Sherwood Dr before Calvert AvBus stop
- Sherwood Dr before Willow RdBus stop
- Sherwood Dr opp Balfour ClBus stop
- Sherwood Dr opp Calvert AvBus stop
- Springfield Rd at Bushlands AvBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bushlands ReservePark
- Emma James Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 40.8/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3343rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1056th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #247 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #618 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Marana Rd before Springfield Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Sherwood Dr after Calvert Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr after Willow Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr at Balfour Clamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr at Willow Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr before Calvert Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr before Willow Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr opp Balfour Clamenitiesbus_stop
- Sherwood Dr opp Calvert Avamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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