Side by sideSuburb comparison

Goovigen vs Smoky Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goovigen (977) sits above Smoky Creek (972).

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

Goovigen edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972).

Common questionsGoovigen vs Smoky Creek

Common questions

Does Goovigen or Smoky Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goovigen scores 977 vs 972 in Smoky Creek. 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

Goovigen
Metric
Smoky Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$125/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
349
Population
29,819
46
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
9
977
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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