Smith Brook vs Upper Warren

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smith Brook (989) sits above Upper Warren (980). Smith Brook skews owner-occupied (79%), Upper Warren runs more rental-dense (52% owner).

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Smith Brook and Upper Warren side by side

MeasureSmith BrookUpper Warren
Renting
House rent$235/wk$235/wk
Unit rent$111/wk$47/wk
Owner occupied79.0%52.0%
Renter occupied–17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA989980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5955
Median age4751
Climate
Annual rainfall882 mm804 mm
Mean max, January27.5°C27.7°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 vs Upper Warren: common questions

Does Smith Brook or Upper Warren have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smith Brook scores 989 vs 980 in Upper Warren. 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.