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Middlesex vs Smith Brook

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smith Brook (989) sits above Middlesex (980).

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Middlesex and Smith Brook side by side

MeasureMiddlesexSmith Brook
Renting
House rent$235/wk$235/wk
Unit rent$178/wk$111/wk
Owner occupied75.0%79.0%
Renter occupied14.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby57
Average ICSEA980989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population23259
Median age5547
Climate
Annual rainfall897 mm882 mm
Mean max, January27.5°C27.5°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
Smith Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 980). Smith Brook also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Middlesex vs Smith Brook: common questions

Does Middlesex or Smith Brook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smith Brook scores 989 vs 980 in Middlesex. 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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