Smithfield vs Elizabeth Downs
Elizabeth Downs (median $670,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Smithfield ($702,500). Over the past year, Elizabeth Downs (+19.7%) ran 1.2 percentage points ahead of Smithfield (+18.5%) on house-price growth.
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Smithfield and Elizabeth Downs side by side
| Measure | Smithfield | Elizabeth Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $702,500 | $670,500 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $154,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.5% | +19.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $510/wk |
| Unit rent | $209/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 80 |
| Population | 2,482 | 5,160 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
Smithfield scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elizabeth Downs (941) sits above Smithfield (937).
- For buyers
- Elizabeth Downs is the lower entry point at $670,500 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Elizabeth Downs carries both higher gross yield (3.96% vs 3.92%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Elizabeth Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 937).
Smithfield vs Elizabeth Downs: common questions
Is Smithfield or Elizabeth Downs cheaper to buy in?
Elizabeth Downs has the lower median house price at $670,500, roughly 5% below Smithfield ($702,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Smithfield or Elizabeth Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Elizabeth Downs grew +19.7% vs +18.5% in Smithfield, 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 Elizabeth Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elizabeth Downs scores 941 vs 937 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 Elizabeth Downs?
Smithfield scores 52/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Elizabeth Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.96% in Elizabeth Downs vs 3.92% in Smithfield. 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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