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Smiths Lake, NSW
R-Score 72 / 100 — ranked #4,292 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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| Indicator | Smiths Lake Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 72 / 100 | Ranked #4,292 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $729,000 | +5.7% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $600/wk | Implies a 4.3% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 124 days | Part of Mid-Coast (NSW) council area (LGA avg R-Score 65/100) |
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Smiths Lake NSW FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Smiths Lake, NSW
Is Smiths Lake NSW a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Smiths Lake (NSW 2428) scores 72/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #4,292 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $729,000, median rent of $600/wk, gross yield of 4.3%, and vacancy of 3.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Smiths Lake NSW?
The current median property price in Smiths Lake (NSW) is $729,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +5.7% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Smiths Lake currently spend a median of 124 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Smiths Lake NSW?
In Smiths Lake (NSW), the median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 4.3%. The suburb vacancy rate is 3.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Smiths Lake NSW?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Smiths Lake against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Smiths Lake Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Smiths Lake NSW located in?
Smiths Lake (NSW, postcode 2428) is located in the Mid-Coast council area (LGA). Across Mid-Coast, the council-wide average R-Score is 65/100 across 192 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.