Smithfield vs Wetherill Park
Smithfield (median $1,235,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Wetherill Park ($1,351,000). Over the past year, Smithfield (+5.5%) ran 1.2 percentage points ahead of Wetherill Park (+4.3%) on house-price growth.
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Smithfield and Wetherill Park side by side
| Measure | Smithfield | Wetherill Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,235,500 | $1,351,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.5% | +4.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $723/wk | $723/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,160 | 6,412 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 850 mm | 797 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.6°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
Wetherill Park scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wetherill Park (965) sits above Smithfield (951). Wetherill Park skews owner-occupied (71%), Smithfield runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Smithfield is the lower entry point at $1,235,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Smithfield carries both higher gross yield (3.04% vs 2.78%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Wetherill Park edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 951). Wetherill Park also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Smithfield vs Wetherill Park: common questions
Is Smithfield or Wetherill Park cheaper to buy in?
Smithfield has the lower median house price at $1,235,500, roughly 9% below Wetherill Park ($1,351,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Smithfield or Wetherill Park?
Over the past 12 months, Smithfield grew +5.5% vs +4.3% in Wetherill Park, a gap of 1.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Smithfield or Wetherill Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wetherill Park scores 965 vs 951 in Smithfield. 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, Smithfield or Wetherill Park?
Wetherill Park scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Smithfield or Wetherill Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.04% in Smithfield vs 2.78% in Wetherill Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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