Rhyll vs Smiths Beach
Rhyll (median $730,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Smiths Beach ($846,000).
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Rhyll and Smiths Beach side by side
| Measure | Rhyll | Smiths Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,500 | $846,000 |
| Median unit | $254,160 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 35 |
| Population | 836 | 315 |
| Median age | 60 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 714 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 23.8°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
Smiths Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smiths Beach (1042) sits above Rhyll (1041). Rhyll skews owner-occupied (85%), Smiths Beach runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- Rhyll is the lower entry point at $730,500 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Smiths Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1041). Rhyll also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rhyll vs Smiths Beach: common questions
Is Rhyll or Smiths Beach cheaper to buy in?
Rhyll has the lower median house price at $730,500, roughly 14% below Smiths Beach ($846,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Rhyll or Smiths Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smiths Beach scores 1042 vs 1041 in Rhyll. 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, Rhyll or Smiths Beach?
Smiths Beach scores 2/100 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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