Gladstone vs Smithtown
The verdict
Smithtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $696K in Gladstone. Gladstone rates higher for education (28 vs 21). Gladstone is closer to the coast (7.2 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
GladstoneSmithtown
| Gladstone | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 28 | 21 |
| Liveability | 33 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gladstone | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 437 | 625 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,281 | $1,178 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.8% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Gladstone Stable · Smithtown Stable
Property
| Gladstone | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $696K | $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
| Gladstone | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 480 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 915 | 960 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,467 | 8,960 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gladstone | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 883 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gladstone · Smithtown
Transport
| Gladstone | 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) | 13.8 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Gladstone | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 357.7 km | 357.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.4 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Gladstone | Smithtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 437 | 625 |
| Estimated 2025 | 446 | 637 |
| Projected 2041 | 444 | 635 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.51% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gladstone or Smithtown?
Smithtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $696K.
Which has better schools, Gladstone or Smithtown?
Gladstone has a higher average school ICSEA (Gladstone 942 vs Smithtown 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gladstone or Smithtown?
Gladstone and Smithtown have similar transport scores.
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