Ipswich vs Springfield Lakes, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ipswich | Springfield Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.4/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.9 / 1k | 33.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 461 | 131 |
| Population | 2,468 | 17,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSpringfield Lakes
- Best for familiesSpringfield Lakes
- Best for investmentSpringfield Lakes
- Best for best valueSpringfield Lakes
- Best for best schoolsSpringfield Lakes
Comparison summary
Ipswich and Springfield Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ipswich leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ipswich; Housing (desirability) favours Springfield Lakes; Crime rate favours Springfield Lakes. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Springfield Lakes, Families → Springfield Lakes, Investment → Springfield Lakes, Best value → Springfield Lakes.