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Smith Brook vs Middlesex

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

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Smith Brook and Middlesex side by side

MeasureSmith BrookMiddlesex
Renting
House rent$235/wk$235/wk
Unit rent$111/wk$178/wk
Owner occupied79.0%75.0%
Renter occupied–14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA989980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population59232
Median age4755
Climate
Annual rainfall882 mm897 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.

Smith Brook vs Middlesex: common questions

Does Smith Brook or Middlesex 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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