Smiths Beach vs Ventnor

Smiths Beach (median $846,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Ventnor ($865,000).

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Smiths Beach and Ventnor side by side

MeasureSmiths BeachVentnor
Price and market
Median house$846,000$865,000
Median unit$240,480$240,480
Renting
Owner occupied72.0%–
Renter occupied17.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA10421042
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score00
Bike score350
Population315–
Median age51–
Climate
Annual rainfall728 mm735 mm
Mean max, January23.8°C23.6°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

Smiths Beach scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.

For buyers
Smiths Beach is the lower entry point at $846,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
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
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Smiths Beach vs Ventnor: common questions

Is Smiths Beach or Ventnor cheaper to buy in?

Smiths Beach has the lower median house price at $846,000, roughly 2% below Ventnor ($865,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which is more walkable, Smiths Beach or Ventnor?

Smiths Beach scores 2/100 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.