Smithtown vs Summer Island
The verdict
Smithtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $910K in Summer Island. Smithtown rates higher for liveability (33 vs 22). Summer Island rates higher for education (33 vs 21). Summer Island is closer to the coast (7.1 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
SmithtownSummer Island
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 21 | 33 |
| Liveability | 33 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 625 | 93 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,178 | $2,100 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.2% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 87.4% | 96.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Smithtown Stable · Summer Island Stable
Property
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $448K | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 480 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 960 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,960 | 1,075 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 883 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Smithtown · Summer Island
Transport
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 12.7 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 357.3 km | 360.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 16.4 km |
Population & growth
| Smithtown | Summer Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 625 | 93 |
| Estimated 2025 | 637 | 95 |
| Projected 2041 | 635 | 94 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.48% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Smithtown or Summer Island?
Smithtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $448K versus $910K.
Which has better public transport, Smithtown or Summer Island?
Smithtown and Summer Island have similar transport scores.
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