Smithfield vs Yorkeys Knob
The verdict
Smithfield rates higher for liveability (66 vs 58). Yorkeys Knob is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 3.6 km).
Scores
SmithfieldYorkeys Knob
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 55 | 52 |
| Liveability | 66 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,664 | 2,794 |
| Median age | 34 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,840 | $1,234 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 68.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2 |
Growth: Smithfield — · Yorkeys Knob —
Property
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 | 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
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,701 | 2,684 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 645 | 644 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,811 | 14,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Smithfield · Yorkeys Knob
Transport
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1264.3 km | 1262.4 km |
Liveability
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 3 |
| Parks | 15 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1403.3 km | 1401.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.8 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Smithfield | Yorkeys Knob | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,664 | 2,794 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,743 | 2,855 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.82% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Smithfield or Yorkeys Knob?
Smithfield and Yorkeys Knob have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Smithfield or Yorkeys Knob?
Smithfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Smithfield 1015 vs Yorkeys Knob 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Smithfield or Yorkeys Knob?
Smithfield and Yorkeys Knob have similar transport scores.
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