Currans Hill vs Smeaton Grange
The verdict
Currans Hill rates higher for education (46 vs 25). Smeaton Grange rates higher for liveability (78 vs 67). Currans Hill is closer to the coast (28.6 km vs 30.3 km).
Scores
Currans HillSmeaton Grange
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 47 |
| Transport | 52 | 34 |
| Education | 46 | 25 |
| Liveability | 67 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,541 | 16 |
| Median age | 32 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $899 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.2% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 18.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 1.3 |
Growth: Currans Hill High Growth · Smeaton Grange High Growth
Property
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $983K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $688K | $905K |
| House price YoY | 5.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 199 | 37,500 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 307 | 6,250 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,664 | 1,031,250 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Currans Hill · Smeaton Grange
Transport
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 145 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.6 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.2 km | 45.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Currans Hill | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,541 | 16 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,451 | 19 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,343 | 21 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.87% | 4.39% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Currans Hill or Smeaton Grange?
Smeaton Grange has a higher average school ICSEA (Currans Hill 1019 vs Smeaton Grange 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Currans Hill or Smeaton Grange?
Currans Hill has the higher transport score (Currans Hill 52/100 vs Smeaton Grange 34/100).
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