Side by sideSuburb comparison

Smoky Creek vs Goovigen.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goovigen (977) sits above Smoky Creek (972).

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

Goovigen edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972).

Common questionsSmoky Creek vs Goovigen

Common questions

Does Smoky Creek or Goovigen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goovigen scores 977 vs 972 in Smoky Creek. 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

Smoky Creek
Metric
Goovigen

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$281/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
29,819
Population
349
37
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
5
972
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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