Blakeview vs Smithfield
Smithfield (median $702,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Blakeview ($730,000). Over the past year, Smithfield (+18.5%) ran 11.3 percentage points ahead of Blakeview (+7.2%) on house-price growth.
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Blakeview and Smithfield side by side
| Measure | Blakeview | Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $702,500 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.2% | +18.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | $209/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,979 | 2,482 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Smithfield scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Blakeview skews owner-occupied (67%), Smithfield runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Smithfield is the lower entry point at $702,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Blakeview delivers the better gross yield (4.20% vs 3.92%), but Smithfield has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Blakeview has a heavier family-household mix (77% vs 66%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Blakeview vs Smithfield: common questions
Is Blakeview or Smithfield cheaper to buy in?
Smithfield has the lower median house price at $702,500, roughly 4% below Blakeview ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blakeview or Smithfield?
Over the past 12 months, Smithfield grew +18.5% vs +7.2% in Blakeview, a gap of 11.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Blakeview or Smithfield?
Smithfield scores 52/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blakeview or Smithfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.20% in Blakeview vs 3.92% in Smithfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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