Kuranda vs Smithfield
Kuranda scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smithfield (1009) sits above Kuranda (1008).
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Kuranda and Smithfield side by side
| Measure | Kuranda | Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 3,273 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2253 mm | 2167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 31.7°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
- Smithfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1008).
Kuranda vs Smithfield: common questions
Does Kuranda or Smithfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smithfield scores 1009 vs 1008 in Kuranda. 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, Kuranda or Smithfield?
Kuranda scores 40/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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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