Smythes Creek
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Smythes Creek is a peaceful semi-rural suburb just outside Ballarat, Victoria, offering a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to both countryside and urban amenities. It's a small, tight-knit community known for its open spaces, local cafes, and proximity to major shopping centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,762
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.60°, 143.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,240
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
565 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.