Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rowlands Creek vs Smiths Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Rowlands Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowlands Creek (1003) sits above Smiths Creek (988).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Rowlands Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 988).

Common questionsRowlands Creek vs Smiths Creek

Common questions

Does Rowlands Creek or Smiths Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowlands Creek scores 1003 vs 988 in Smiths Creek. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rowlands Creek
Metric
Smiths Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$231/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
14.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
84
Population
20,083
59
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
8
1003
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).