Smithtown at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
625
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Smithtown.
The postcode for Smithtown is 2440 (NSW).
Smithtown (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Smithtown has roughly 625 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Smithtown scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smithtown's population at 625, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
625
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
625
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
56
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smithtown.
Local schools for Smithtown
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Government School Catchment
Smithtown Public School
Gladstone Public School
Kinchela Public School
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Frequently asked
About Smithtown.
- What is the Smithtown postcode?
- Smithtown is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Smithtown?
- Smithtown is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Smithtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Smithtown?
- There are 17 schools serving Smithtown on this page, including Smithtown Public School, Gladstone Public School, Kinchela Public School.
- How walkable is Smithtown?
- Smithtown has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smithtown?
- Smithtown is close to Gladstone, Seven Oaks, Austral Eden, Summer Island, Bellimbopinni.
- What is the population of Smithtown?
- The population of Smithtown is approximately 625 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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