Side by sideSuburb comparison

Smiths Creek vs Toonumbar.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Smiths Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smiths Creek (941) sits above Toonumbar (918).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Smiths Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 918).

Common questionsSmiths Creek vs Toonumbar

Common questions

Does Smiths Creek or Toonumbar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smiths Creek scores 941 vs 918 in Toonumbar. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Smiths Creek
Metric
Toonumbar

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,492
Population
30
51
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
19
941
Avg ICSEA
918

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).