Bright vs Smoko
Smoko scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bright (1060) sits above Smoko (1054).
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Bright and Smoko side by side
| Measure | Bright | Smoko |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,065,000 | – |
| Median unit | $670,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 83.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 5 |
| Population | – | 56 |
| Median age | – | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1209 mm | 1304 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 27.8°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
- 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
- Bright edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1054).
Bright vs Smoko: common questions
Does Bright or Smoko have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bright scores 1060 vs 1054 in Smoko. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bright or Smoko?
Smoko scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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