Munno Para West vs Smithfield Plains
The verdict
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $689K in Munno Para West. Munno Para West rates higher for education (31 vs 25). Smithfield Plains rates higher for liveability (64 vs 48). Smithfield Plains has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 86 min). On the separate residential safety score, Munno Para West rates higher (84 vs 5/100 in Smithfield Plains).
Scores
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 52 |
| Transport | 53 | 64 |
| Education | 31 | 25 |
| Liveability | 48 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,577 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 27 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,567 | $1,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Munno Para West High Growth · Smithfield Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $689K | $589K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.1% | 19.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $525 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 158 | 1,422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 172 | 424 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,379 | 13,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 903 |
See the full school list on each profile: Munno Para West · Smithfield Plains
Transport
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Munno Para West | 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 | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.7 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.0 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Munno Para West | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,577 | 3,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,205 | 3,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,976 | 3,657 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.28% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains?
Munno Para West has the higher residential safety score (Munno Para West 84/100 vs Smithfield Plains 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $689K.
Which has better public transport, Munno Para West or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains has the higher transport score (Munno Para West 53/100 vs Smithfield Plains 64/100).
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