Overall score
Austinville
35.1/100
Springbrook
38.0/100
Austinville for retirees and investment; Springbrook for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Austinville
35.1/100
Springbrook
38.0/100
Crime rate
Austinville
24.6 / 1k
Springbrook
23.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austinville
2
Springbrook
41
Population
Austinville
403
Springbrook
705
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Austinville | Springbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.1/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 23.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 41 |
| Population | 403 | 705 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Austinville reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Springbrook is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Austinville is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Springbrook answers with parks and reserves and walkability.
Austinville suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Springbrook is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.