Overall score
Hat Head
37.5/100
Smithtown
35.8/100
Hat Head vs Smithtown, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hat Head for schools; Smithtown for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hat HeadSmithtown
Crime rate
Hat Head
163.7 / 1k
Smithtown
165.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hat Head
8
Smithtown
72
Population
Hat Head
365
Smithtown
625
Metric leadHat Head 4Smithtown 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hat Head | Smithtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.7 / 1k | 165.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 14 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Population | 365 | 625 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Hat Head is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Smithtown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Hat Head is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Smithtown answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Smithtown, while Hat Head remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.