Blakeview vs Smithfield
The verdict
Smithfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $679K in Blakeview. Blakeview rates higher for education (36 vs 28). Smithfield rates higher for transport (89 vs 59). Smithfield is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 17.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blakeview rates higher (66 vs 19/100 in Smithfield).
Scores
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 62 |
| Transport | 59 | 89 |
| Education | 36 | 28 |
| Liveability | 54 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,979 | 2,482 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,706 | $1,049 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.8% | 13.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 63.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blakeview High Growth · Smithfield Moderate Growth
Property
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $679K | $638K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | 11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $515 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 363 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 927 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,546 | 42,909 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blakeview · Smithfield
Transport
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 102 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 290 m |
Liveability
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.5 km | 15.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.8 km | 28.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blakeview | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,979 | 2,482 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,451 | 2,568 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,097 | 2,766 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blakeview or Smithfield?
Blakeview has the higher residential safety score (Blakeview 66/100 vs Smithfield 19/100).
Which is more affordable, Blakeview or Smithfield?
Smithfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $679K.
Which has better public transport, Blakeview or Smithfield?
Smithfield has the higher transport score (Blakeview 59/100 vs Smithfield 89/100).
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