Side by sideSuburb comparison

Smythesdale vs Newtown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smythesdale (1006) sits above Newtown (1001).

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

Smythesdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 1001).

Common questionsSmythesdale vs Newtown

Common questions

Does Smythesdale or Newtown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smythesdale scores 1006 vs 1001 in Newtown. 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

Smythesdale
Metric
Newtown

Price & Market

$555,000
Median house
$237,600
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
4.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
30
Bike score
30
1,189
Population
9,106
39
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
15
1006
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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