Munno Para West vs Smithfield Plains
Smithfield Plains (median $650,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Munno Para West ($718,500). Over the past year, Smithfield Plains (+12.6%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Munno Para West (+12.3%) on house-price growth.
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Munno Para West and Smithfield Plains side by side
| Measure | Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $718,500 | $650,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.3% | +12.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,577 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 27 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 432 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.5°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
Smithfield Plains scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Munno Para West (946) sits above Smithfield Plains (937).
- For buyers
- Smithfield Plains is the lower entry point at $650,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Munno Para West delivers the better gross yield (4.23% vs 4.00%), but Smithfield Plains has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Munno Para West edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 937). Munno Para West also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Munno Para West vs Smithfield Plains: common questions
Is Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains cheaper to buy in?
Smithfield Plains has the lower median house price at $650,000, roughly 10% below Munno Para West ($718,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains?
Over the past 12 months, Smithfield Plains grew +12.6% vs +12.3% in Munno Para West, a gap of 0.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Munno Para West scores 946 vs 937 in Smithfield Plains. 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, Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains scores 28/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.23% in Munno Para West vs 4.00% in Smithfield Plains. 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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