Overall score
Smithton
41.6/100
Wynyard
43.8/100
Smithton vs Wynyard, TAS Suburb Comparison
Smithton for families; Wynyard for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SmithtonWynyard
Crime rate
Smithton
50.0 / 1k
Wynyard
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Smithton
50
Wynyard
18
Population
Smithton
3,934
Wynyard
6,296
Metric leadSmithton 4Wynyard 62 tiedacross 12 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 | Smithton | Wynyard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 33 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 18 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Population | 3,934 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Smithton is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Wynyard is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Smithton is stronger for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Wynyard answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wynyard, while Smithton 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.