Smithfield West vs Wakeley
Wakeley scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wakeley (955) sits above Smithfield West (952).
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Smithfield West and Wakeley side by side
| Measure | Smithfield West | Wakeley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,360,000 |
| Median unit | – | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +9.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $723/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $535/wk | $565/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,893 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 797 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°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
- 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
- Wakeley edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 952).
Smithfield West vs Wakeley: common questions
Does Smithfield West or Wakeley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wakeley scores 955 vs 952 in Smithfield West. 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 West or Wakeley?
Wakeley scores 30/100 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.
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