Side by sideSuburb comparison

Afterlee vs Smiths Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Smiths Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smiths Creek (941) sits above Afterlee (929).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Smiths Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 929).

Common questionsAfterlee vs Smiths Creek

Common questions

Does Afterlee or Smiths Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smiths Creek scores 941 vs 929 in Afterlee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Afterlee
Metric
Smiths Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
6,492
64
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
6
929
Avg ICSEA
941

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).