Davoren Park vs Smithfield Plains
The verdict
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $624K in Davoren Park. Davoren Park rates higher for transport (79 vs 64). Davoren Park is closer to the coast (13.3 km vs 14.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Davoren Park rates higher (19 vs 5/100 in Smithfield Plains).
Scores
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 52 |
| Transport | 79 | 64 |
| Education | 25 | 25 |
| Liveability | 62 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,392 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 33 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $931 | $1,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Davoren Park Moderate Growth · Smithfield Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $624K | $589K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | 19.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $525 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 673 | 1,422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 438 | 424 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,316 | 13,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 903 |
See the full school list on each profile: Davoren Park · Smithfield Plains
Transport
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.1 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Davoren Park | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,392 | 3,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,014 | 3,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,073 | 3,657 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Davoren Park has the higher residential safety score (Davoren Park 19/100 vs Smithfield Plains 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $624K.
Which has better schools, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Davoren Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Davoren Park 917 vs Smithfield Plains 903; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Davoren Park or Smithfield Plains?
Davoren Park has the higher transport score (Davoren Park 79/100 vs Smithfield Plains 64/100).
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