Overall score
Smithtown
35.8/100
Stuarts Point
48.2/100
Smithtown vs Stuarts Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Smithtown for families and investment; Stuarts Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SmithtownStuarts Point
Crime rate
Smithtown
165.0 / 1k
Stuarts Point
75.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Smithtown
72
Stuarts Point
44
Population
Smithtown
625
Stuarts Point
766
Metric leadSmithtown 3Stuarts Point 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStuarts Point
- Best for familiesSmithtown
- Best for investmentSmithtown
- Best for best valueSmithtown
- Best for best schoolsSmithtown
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 | Smithtown | Stuarts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.4/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 165.0 / 1k | 75.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 28 |
| Walkability | 23.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Population | 625 | 766 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Smithtown reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Stuarts Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Smithtown tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Stuarts Point stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Smithtown, while Stuarts Point 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.