Springfield
Springfield is a suburb on the NSW Central Coast, about 50 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, with a blend of suburban tranquillity and value. It sits right beside Gosford and Erina, so Erina Fair, Brisbane Water and the Gosford hub are all a short drive away.
At a glance
- Population: 4,310
- Area size: 4.59 km²
- Median weekly household income: $2,239
- Median monthly mortgage repayments: $2,499
Living on the Central Coast
What it's like to live in Springfield
Springfield is home to 4,310 people across 4.59 square kilometres. Population has grown at every Census with data since 2001, from 3,921 to 4,310 in 2021, and with an average of 2.8 people per household it is a family-oriented suburb.
Springfield Population & Household Growth Over Time
| 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,921 | 4,056 | 4,108 | No data | 4,310 |
| Median weekly household income | No data | $1,077 | $1,290 | $1,875 | $2,008 |
| Medial Monthly Mortgage Repayments | No Data | $1,517 | $1,842 | No data | $2,120 |
| Percentage of Owner Occupier | 68% | 67% | 72% | No data | 70% |
| Percentage of Renter | 32% | 33% | 29% | No data | 30% |
| Total Dwellings | 1,452 | 1,500 | 1,546 | No data | 1,617 |
| Average People per Household | No Data | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Owner-occupiers make up 70% of households and renters 30%. The leading occupations are Professionals (25%), Community and Personal Service Workers (14%) and Technicians and Trades Workers (13%), and the top employing industries are Hospitals, Aged Care Residential Services and Other Social Assistance Services.
Housing options for owner-occupiers
Springfield offers a more accessible price point than many of its neighbouring suburbs, making it an attractive choice for first-home buyers and families looking for value for money. The suburb is overwhelmingly free-standing homes, around 97% of dwellings, so it suits buyers after a house and a backyard rather than a unit or townhouse.
Current property snapshot (October 2026)
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $1,032,500 | |
| Median Rent (per week) | $700 | |
| Gross rental yield | 3.53% |
How Prices Have Moved Over Time (Houses)
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 3 Months | 0.00% ($0) |
| 12 Months | 3.30% ($33,000) |
| 3 Years | 19.50% ($168,500) |
| 5 Years | 28.74% ($230,500) |
| 5-year average annual growth | 5.18% |
| 10-year average annual growth | 5.05% |
| 20-year average annual growth | 6.09% |
| 30-year average annual growth | 7.50% |
Renting in Springfield
Median rent for a house in Springfield is $700 a week, unchanged over the past quarter and the past year, but up 16.67% over three years. Units rent for $650 a week, up 4.84% over the year and 41.30% over three years. The vacancy rate is 1.45%, well under the 3% generally considered a healthy balance between tenants and owners, so well-priced rentals tend to go quickly.
Schools and childcare
Springfield is zoned for Chertsey Primary School, and for high school, Erina High School. Springfield is also close to a number of private schools, including Central Coast Grammar School (K-12), Central Coast Adventist School (K-12), Our Lady Star of the Sea (K-6), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford (K-6), St Joseph's Catholic College (7-12 girls) and St Edward's College (7-12 boys).
For early learning and care, Kids Academy Springfield (Central Gardens Child Care) is on Meadow Road, and Coastwide OOSH runs before and after school care at Chertsey Primary School.
Health and everyday amenities
Everyday needs are close at hand, with Erina Fair and the Gosford hub a short drive away. Gosford Hospital is nearby, and hospitals are the top employing industry for Springfield residents (5.6%).
A family-friendly suburb with above-average advantage
Springfield's SEIFA advantage score (the ABS's measure of relative socio-economic advantage) has sat above the midpoint at every Census since 2001, at 6 or 7 out of 10, consistent with a solid family suburb. Median weekly household income has nearly doubled from $1,077 in 2006 to $2,008 at the 2021 Census, with the current estimate now $2,239 a week, and houses are up 28.74% over five years. Public and community housing makes up 9.21% of dwellings (149 dwellings), a small proportion that sits alongside the suburb's mainstream family homes.
Getting around
Springfield is a 10 minute drive from Gosford train station, on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line, and a short 15 minute drive to the M1 motorway, which connects Sydney and Newcastle.
Are you ready to call Springfield home? Let Sharp Property Buyers, your trusted Central Coast Buyers Agent, guide you in finding the perfect property in this suburb. Contact us today, and together, we'll make your dream of living in Springfield a reality.
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