Haddon vs Smythesdale
The verdict
Haddon rates higher for education (51 vs 41). Smythesdale rates higher for liveability (28 vs 21). Smythesdale is closer to the coast (79.1 km vs 81.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Smythesdale rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Haddon).
Scores
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 12 | 12 |
| Education | 51 | 41 |
| Liveability | 21 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,276 | 1,189 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,945 | $1,656 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.1% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Haddon High Growth · Smythesdale High Growth
Property
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 84 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 392 | 168 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | 421 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,351 | 4,373 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Haddon · Smythesdale
Transport
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 12 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 16.5 km |
Liveability
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 81.6 km | 79.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.2 km | 114.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 17.1 km |
Population & growth
| Haddon | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,276 | 1,189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,288 | 1,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,970 | 1,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Haddon or Smythesdale?
Smythesdale has the higher residential safety score (Haddon 74/100 vs Smythesdale 100/100).
Which has better schools, Haddon or Smythesdale?
Haddon has a higher average school ICSEA (Haddon 1023 vs Smythesdale 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Haddon or Smythesdale?
Haddon and Smythesdale have similar transport scores.
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