Frederickton vs Smithtown, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Frederickton | Smithtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.5/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.6 / 1k | 176.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 6 |
| Population | 1,452 | 625 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSmithtown
- Best for familiesSmithtown
- Best for investmentFrederickton
- Best for best valueFrederickton
Comparison summary
Frederickton and Smithtown offer different strengths across official suburb data. Frederickton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Frederickton; Housing (desirability) favours Frederickton; Crime rate favours Frederickton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Smithtown, Families → Smithtown, Investment → Frederickton, Best value → Frederickton.