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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
SmithtownSummer Island
Overall1818
Transport00
Education2133
Liveability3322

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

SmithtownSummer Island
Population62593
Median age4341
Median household income (wk)$1,178$2,100
Bachelor degree or higher11.2%26.4%
Born in Australia87.4%96.8%
Avg household size2.43.1

Growth: Smithtown Stable · Summer Island Stable

Property

SmithtownSummer Island
Median house price$448K$910K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)5.4%Data not available
Days on market (house)21Data not available

Median price history

Safety

SmithtownSummer Island
Residential safety score28
Break & enter dwelling /100k4800
Motor vehicle theft /100k1600
Domestic assault /100k9600
Total incidents /100k (all)8,9601,075

Total incidents over time

Schools

SmithtownSummer Island
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA883Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Smithtown · Summer Island

Transport

SmithtownSummer Island
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)12.7 km16.1 km

Liveability

SmithtownSummer Island
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks20
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming pools4Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)8.7 km7.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)357.3 km360.9 km
Nearest beach (km)9.7 km7.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.2 km16.4 km

Population & growth

SmithtownSummer Island
Population (2021)62593
Estimated 202563795
Projected 204163594
Annual growth rate0.48%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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Data sources

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