Kinchela vs Smithtown, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kinchela | Smithtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.4/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 174.8 / 1k | 176.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 14 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 6 |
| Population | 286 | 625 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Kinchela and Smithtown offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kinchela leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Kinchela; Crime rate favours Kinchela; Public transport stops favours Smithtown. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kinchela, Families → Kinchela, Best value → Kinchela, Best schools → Kinchela.