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Springwood, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Springwood is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,358. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,358 Population 4/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,899 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,899 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Springwood

Springwood

Springwood is a town in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Springwood is located 72 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD in the local government area of the City of Blue Mountains. At the 2021 census, Springwood had a population 8,423 people.

People

Population8,358
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,899
Per Capita$28,899
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership81.7%
Housing Units3,343

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Population8,358
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates-33.7000°, 150.5500°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$28,899
Median Age48.0 years

About Springwood

Springwood is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,358. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Springwood has a population of 8,358 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,358
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Springwood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Springwood is $28,899, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,899 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $556, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 794 business establishments.

Income: Springwood vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,899
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,899
Avg Weekly Wage$556

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)794

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Springwood is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 81.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,343 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.7%
Owner-Occupied81.7%
Renter-Occupied18.3%
Housing Units3,343

Property Tax

Climate in Springwood

Springwood has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 911 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.4° / 28.9° 110.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27° 171.5
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.2° 104.0
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.5° 59.8
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 31.0
Jun 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.1° 75.5
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 28.6
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.8° 34.7
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.3° 38.5
Oct 18°C / 64°F 11.9° / 24° 66.4
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 25.8° 93.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.4° 96.1
Springwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7000°N, 150.5500°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 104 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 121 km
Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 149 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 73 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 55 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 35 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 20 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 77 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 123 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 94 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 75 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 43 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 97 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 148 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 146 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Springwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Springwood

Institution Type Founded Website
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School University - ,
TAFE NSW Katoomba College - ,

Schools in Springwood

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Springwood High School - - - -
Faulconbridge Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Springwood

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 - AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM - MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Springwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Nepean Naval Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Tarella Cottage
Treasured Teapot Museum
Turkish Bath Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Libraries in Springwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blaxland Library0.0
Blaxland Public Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Katoomba Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
Wentworth Falls Library0.0

Restaurants in Springwood

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Everton House
La Bello Pizzeria Cooking with Passion
Napoli Pizza and Gelato
Product of Italy
Reminiscence Tapas Wine and Whisky Bar
Springwood Thai Kitchen

Cafes in Springwood

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2 Blondes Cafe
DHL Ristretto
Hippy Tea House
Norman Lindsay Cafe
Spring Beanz Cafe
The Baker's Wife - Juicery & Salad Bar

Clinics in Springwood

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balance Health Clinic Springwood
Faulconbridge Health Centre
Springwood Community Healthcare

Dentists in Springwood

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Mountain Dental Centre
Healthy Dental
Smiles 4 Miles Dental

Veterinaries in Springwood

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #4230081856
Springwood Vet Clinic

Train Stations in Springwood

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Springwood

Gas Stations in Springwood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Budget

Banks in Springwood

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Ram's Home Loan Centre
Westpac

Breweries in Springwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer

Stadiums & Teams in Springwood

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Springwood

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Springwood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Springwood Post Office

Treatment Centers in Springwood

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Rehabilitation Unit
Woodlands Clinic (Drug and Alcohol)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Springwood

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Springwood Baptist Church
The Salvation Army

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springwood

What is the population of Springwood?

Springwood has a population of 8,358 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Springwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,899, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Springwood?

Springwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Springwood?

Springwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $556. There are 794 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Springwood?

The median home value in Springwood is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 81.7%.

Nearby Cities

Faulconbridge 3,935 pop · 1.0 mi Valley Heights 1,207 pop · 1.9 mi Warrimoo 2,418 pop · 3.1 mi Winmalee 6,057 pop · 3.9 mi Woodford 1,884 pop · 4.5 mi Blaxland 7,288 pop · 4.5 mi Mount Riverview 2,973 pop · 5.3 mi Hazelbrook 4,880 pop · 5.5 mi Glenbrook 4,913 pop · 6.0 mi Emu Heights 3,253 pop · 6.2 mi Lawson 2,651 pop · 7.1 mi Leonay 2,467 pop · 7.2 mi Castlereagh 1,148 pop · 7.4 mi Emu Plains 8,395 pop · 7.5 mi
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