Munno Para vs Smithfield Plains
The verdict
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $674K in Munno Para. Munno Para rates higher for transport (87 vs 63). Smithfield Plains is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 16.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Munno Para rates higher (15 vs 5/100 in Smithfield Plains).
Scores
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 52 |
| Transport | 87 | 63 |
| Education | 32 | 25 |
| Liveability | 63 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,719 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 31 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,234 | $1,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Munno Para High Growth · Smithfield Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $674K | $589K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.8% | 19.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $525 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 678 | 1,422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 551 | 424 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,694 | 13,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 917 |
See the full school list on each profile: Munno Para · Smithfield Plains
Transport
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 63 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 630 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Munno Para | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.2 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Munno Para | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,719 | 3,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,979 | 3,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,950 | 3,657 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.28% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Munno Para or Smithfield Plains?
Munno Para has the higher residential safety score (Munno Para 15/100 vs Smithfield Plains 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Munno Para or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $674K.
Which has better schools, Munno Para or Smithfield Plains?
Munno Para has a higher average school ICSEA (Munno Para 933 vs Smithfield Plains 917; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Munno Para or Smithfield Plains?
Munno Para has the higher transport score (Munno Para 87/100 vs Smithfield Plains 63/100).
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