Austral Eden vs Smithtown
The verdict
Smithtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $930K in Austral Eden. Smithtown is closer to the coast (8.7 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
Austral EdenSmithtown
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 18 | 21 |
| Liveability | 29 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 145 | 625 |
| Median age | 52 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $1,178 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.4% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Austral Eden Stable · Smithtown Stable
Property
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $930K | $448K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 480 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 960 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,069 | 8,960 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 883 |
See the full school list on each profile: Austral Eden · Smithtown
Transport
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.0 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 355.1 km | 357.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Austral Eden | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 145 | 625 |
| Estimated 2025 | 148 | 637 |
| Projected 2041 | 147 | 635 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.51% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Austral Eden or Smithtown?
Smithtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $930K.
Which has better public transport, Austral Eden or Smithtown?
Austral Eden and Smithtown have similar transport scores.
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