Side by sideSuburb comparison

Smeaton vs Lawrence.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smeaton (1011) sits above Lawrence (992).

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

Smeaton edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 992).

Common questionsSmeaton vs Lawrence

Common questions

Does Smeaton or Lawrence have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smeaton scores 1011 vs 992 in Lawrence. 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

Smeaton
Metric
Lawrence

Price & Market

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

Rental

$207/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$207/wk
$180/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$176/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
245
Population
2,272
51
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
6
1011
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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