Springston is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Selwyn, one of 31 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Springston is the 10th largest suburb of Selwyn in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Springston provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Springston is made up of approximately 49% residential housing and 51% lifestyle properties.