Lake Placid vs Smithfield
Smithfield scores higher on walkability (0/100 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 Lake Placid (995).
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Lake Placid and Smithfield side by side
| Measure | Lake Placid | Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 30 |
| Transit score | 10 | 30 |
| Bike score | 35 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2167 mm | 2167 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°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 995).
Lake Placid vs Smithfield: common questions
Does Lake Placid or Smithfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smithfield scores 1009 vs 995 in Lake Placid. 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, Lake Placid or Smithfield?
Smithfield scores 30/100 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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