Suburb comparison
Springwood vs Winmalee: which Sydney suburb suits you?
Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blue Mountains
Springwood
2777
Blue Mountains
Winmalee
2777
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Springwood | Winmalee |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Winmalee leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 95.7% | 95.7% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 4 |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | D(-1) | D(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 2 | 2 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Springwood if...
Choose Winmalee if...
- Winmalee leads on Safety
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Common questions
- Is Springwood or Winmalee more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Springwood or Winmalee?
- Median weekly rent is $640/wk in Springwood and $640/wk in Winmalee, making Winmalee the more affordable rental market.
- Is Springwood or Winmalee 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 Springwood vs Winmalee?
- Springwood has 4 schools in the postcode, and Winmalee has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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