Smithton vs Irishtown
Smithton scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Irishtown (886) sits above Smithton (872).
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Smithton and Irishtown side by side
| Measure | Smithton | Irishtown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $385,000 | – |
| Median unit | $310,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $222/wk | $187/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 872 | 886 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,934 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 995 mm | 1129 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.4°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
- Irishtown edges out on average school ICSEA (886 vs 872).
Smithton vs Irishtown: common questions
Does Smithton or Irishtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Irishtown scores 886 vs 872 in Smithton. 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, Smithton or Irishtown?
Smithton scores 4/100 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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