Ross Creek vs Smythes Creek
The verdict
Smythes Creek rates higher for liveability (29 vs 19). Ross Creek is closer to the coast (72.9 km vs 75.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ross Creek rates higher (81 vs 57/100 in Smythes Creek).
Scores
Ross CreekSmythes Creek
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 31 |
| Transport | 9 | 15 |
| Education | 48 | 53 |
| Liveability | 19 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,221 | 1,762 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,065 | $2,132 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.1% | 31.2% |
| Born in Australia | 90.1% | 89.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Ross Creek High Growth · Smythes Creek High Growth
Property
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $548K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -10.4% |
| 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
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 410 | 397 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 164 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,884 | 11,975 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ross Creek · Smythes Creek
Transport
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.8 km | 8.6 km |
Liveability
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 72.9 km | 75.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 107.1 km | 107.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ross Creek | Smythes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,221 | 1,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,232 | 1,778 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,885 | 2,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ross Creek or Smythes Creek?
Ross Creek has the higher residential safety score (Ross Creek 81/100 vs Smythes Creek 57/100).
Which has better public transport, Ross Creek or Smythes Creek?
Smythes Creek has the higher transport score (Ross Creek 9/100 vs Smythes Creek 15/100).
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