Suburb comparison
Katoomba vs Springwood: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Katoomba is $55/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blue Mountains
Katoomba
2780
Blue Mountains
Springwood
2777
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Katoomba | Springwood |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 81.4%▲ | 95.7% |
FAMILYFamily Springwood leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | D+(-1) | B-▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 4/10 | 9/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 4 |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $585/wk | $640/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Katoomba leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | D(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 89▲ | 2 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Katoomba if...
- Katoomba leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety.
Choose Springwood if...
- Springwood leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety.
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Common questions
- Is Katoomba or Springwood more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Katoomba or Springwood?
- Median weekly rent is $585/wk in Katoomba and $640/wk in Springwood, making Katoomba the more affordable rental market.
- Is Katoomba or Springwood at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Katoomba vs Springwood?
- Katoomba has 4 schools in the postcode, and Springwood has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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