Springfield Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Springfield Compares
Springfield vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Springfield | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,008 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,120 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Springfield (2250) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 52 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area. It is administered by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Springfield has a population of 4,310 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,008, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 207 (4.8% of residents).
Housing in Springfield includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,120, with 1,519 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Springfield scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Springfield is served by Chertsey Primary School.
Springfield is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Springfield Details
| Postcode | 2250 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,310 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,008/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $805/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,120 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 940/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,519 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 207 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.424 |
| Longitude | 151.368 |
| Distance from Sydney | 52 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 857 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 594 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,119 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,162 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 572 (13.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 427 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 402 (9.3%) |
| Diabetes | 185 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 132 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 124 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 87 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 73 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 452 (30.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 640 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 339 (22.5%) |
Schools in Springfield
Suburbs Near Springfield
Same Postcode (2250)
More Springfield Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.