Munno Para Downs vs Smithfield Plains
The verdict
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $727K in Munno Para Downs. Smithfield Plains rates higher for liveability (64 vs 36). Smithfield Plains is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 17.1 km).
Scores
Munno Para DownsSmithfield Plains
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 52 |
| Transport | 54 | 63 |
| Education | 25 | 25 |
| Liveability | 36 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 181 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 50 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.4% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Munno Para Downs High Growth · Smithfield Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $727K | $589K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $525 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 3,867 | 1,422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 552 | 424 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,680 | 13,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 917 |
See the full school list on each profile: Munno Para Downs · Smithfield Plains
Transport
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Munno Para Downs | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.1 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.0 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Munno Para Downs | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 181 | 3,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 268 | 3,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 382 | 3,657 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.31% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Munno Para Downs or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $727K.
Which has better public transport, Munno Para Downs or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains has the higher transport score (Munno Para Downs 54/100 vs Smithfield Plains 63/100).
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