Smiths Lake
NSW 2428 · Mid-Coast
1,332 (2021) → 1,417 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Smiths Lake is a stable suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2428, about 205km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $820K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Smiths Lake has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.98%), New Zealand (1.35%), Ireland (0.68%), Scotland (0.6%), Germany (0.53%)
Top languages: German (0.68%), Indonesian (0.45%), Persian ED (0.3%), Spanish (0.3%), Afrikaans (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bungwahl Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1006
- Pacific Palms Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1010
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Smiths Lake
Is Smiths Lake safe?
Smiths Lake has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,330 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Smiths Lake?
In Smiths Lake, the median house price is $820K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Smiths Lake from Sydney CBD?
Smiths Lake is about 204.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Smiths Lake?
Smiths Lake has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Smiths Lake?
Smiths Lake has a transport score of 0/100.