Guildford West vs Smithfield
The verdict
Guildford West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.27M in Smithfield. Guildford West rates higher for transport (78 vs 59). Guildford West is closer to the coast (21.5 km vs 23.7 km).
Scores
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 63 |
| Transport | 78 | 59 |
| Education | 50 | 46 |
| Liveability | 92 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,762 | 13,160 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,583 | $1,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 27.2% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 42.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Guildford West Moderate Growth · Smithfield Stable
Property
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $764K | $980K |
| House price YoY | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 76 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 226 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 347 | 289 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,495 | 5,395 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Guildford West · Smithfield
Transport
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 124 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 25.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Guildford West | Smithfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,762 | 13,160 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,229 | 13,160 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,519 | 13,870 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Guildford West or Smithfield?
Guildford West has the higher residential safety score (Guildford West 76/100 vs Smithfield 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Guildford West or Smithfield?
Guildford West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Guildford West or Smithfield?
Guildford West has a higher average school ICSEA (Guildford West 967 vs Smithfield 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Guildford West or Smithfield?
Guildford West has the higher transport score (Guildford West 78/100 vs Smithfield 59/100).
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