Hat Head vs Smithtown
Smithtown (median $440,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Hat Head ($1,100,000).
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Hat Head and Smithtown side by side
| Measure | Hat Head | Smithtown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $440,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -7.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $505/wk | $505/wk |
| Unit rent | $383/wk | $383/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 891 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 365 | 625 |
| Median age | 60 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1322 mm | 1220 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.9°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
Smithtown scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hat Head (935) sits above Smithtown (891).
- For buyers
- Smithtown is the lower entry point at $440,000 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Smithtown offers the higher gross rental yield (5.97% vs 2.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hat Head edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 891).
Hat Head vs Smithtown: common questions
Is Hat Head or Smithtown cheaper to buy in?
Smithtown has the lower median house price at $440,000, roughly 60% below Hat Head ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hat Head or Smithtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hat Head scores 935 vs 891 in Smithtown. 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, Hat Head or Smithtown?
Smithtown scores 14/100 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, Hat Head or Smithtown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.97% in Smithtown vs 2.39% in Hat Head. 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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