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Limevale vs Smithlea

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smithlea (949) sits above Limevale (911). Smithlea skews owner-occupied (83%), Limevale runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Limevale and Smithlea side by side

MeasureLimevaleSmithlea
Renting
Owner occupied69.0%83.0%
Renter occupied19.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby43
Average ICSEA911949
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4941
Median age4451
Climate
Annual rainfall593 mm594 mm
Mean max, January33.3°C34.0°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
Smithlea edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 911). Smithlea also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Limevale vs Smithlea: common questions

Does Limevale or Smithlea have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smithlea scores 949 vs 911 in Limevale. 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.

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