Scarsdale vs Smythesdale
The verdict
Smythesdale rates higher for liveability (28 vs 16). Scarsdale is closer to the coast (77.4 km vs 79.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Smythesdale rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Scarsdale).
Scores
ScarsdaleSmythesdale
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 26 |
| Transport | 9 | 12 |
| Education | 40 | 41 |
| Liveability | 16 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 855 | 1,189 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,548 | $1,656 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.2% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Scarsdale High Growth · Smythesdale High Growth
Property
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 351 | 84 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 168 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 351 | 421 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,275 | 4,373 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Scarsdale · Smythesdale
Transport
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 16.5 km |
Liveability
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 77.4 km | 79.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.9 km | 114.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.7 km | 17.1 km |
Population & growth
| Scarsdale | Smythesdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 855 | 1,189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 882 | 1,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,320 | 1,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Scarsdale or Smythesdale?
Smythesdale has the higher residential safety score (Scarsdale 66/100 vs Smythesdale 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Scarsdale or Smythesdale?
Smythesdale has the higher transport score (Scarsdale 9/100 vs Smythesdale 12/100).
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