Side by sideSuburb comparison

Smiths Lake vs Yagon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smiths Lake (993) sits above Yagon (961).

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 Lake edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 961).

Common questionsSmiths Lake vs Yagon

Common questions

Does Smiths Lake or Yagon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smiths Lake scores 993 vs 961 in Yagon. 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 Lake
Metric
Yagon

Price & Market

$825,000
Median house
$240,480
Median unit
+3.1%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
82.0%
Owner occupied
17.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
1,332
Population
49
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
13
993
Avg ICSEA
961

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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