Cambrian Hill vs Smythes Creek
The verdict
Smythes Creek rates higher for transport (15 vs 0). Cambrian Hill is closer to the coast (69.8 km vs 75.8 km).
Scores
Cambrian HillSmythes Creek
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 31 |
| Transport | 0 | 15 |
| Education | 53 | 53 |
| Liveability | 16 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 292 | 1,762 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,042 | $2,132 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 31.2% |
| Born in Australia | 92.8% | 89.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Cambrian Hill High Growth · Smythes Creek High Growth
Property
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $548K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -10.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 397 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,370 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,082 | 11,975 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cambrian Hill · Smythes Creek
Transport
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.7 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 69.8 km | 75.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 102.5 km | 107.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cambrian Hill | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 292 | 1,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 295 | 1,778 |
| Projected 2041 | 451 | 2,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cambrian Hill or Smythes Creek?
Smythes Creek has the higher transport score (Cambrian Hill 0/100 vs Smythes Creek 15/100).
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