Harrington Park vs Smeaton Grange
The verdict
Harrington Park rates higher for education (54 vs 25). Smeaton Grange rates higher for liveability (78 vs 72). Smeaton Grange is closer to the coast (30.3 km vs 32.8 km).
Scores
Harrington ParkSmeaton Grange
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 47 |
| Transport | 31 | 34 |
| Education | 54 | 25 |
| Liveability | 72 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,332 | 16 |
| Median age | 35 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,014 | $899 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 18.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 1.3 |
Growth: Harrington Park Stable · Smeaton Grange High Growth
Property
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.54M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $905K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 68 | 37,500 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 6,250 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,943 | 1,031,250 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harrington Park · Smeaton Grange
Transport
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 152 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.8 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Harrington Park | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.8 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.6 km | 45.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Harrington Park | Smeaton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,332 | 16 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,449 | 19 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,689 | 21 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 4.39% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Harrington Park or Smeaton Grange?
Smeaton Grange has a higher average school ICSEA (Harrington Park 1033 vs Smeaton Grange 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harrington Park or Smeaton Grange?
Smeaton Grange has the higher transport score (Harrington Park 31/100 vs Smeaton Grange 34/100).
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