Overall score
Blakeview
53.9/100
Smithfield
48.8/100
Blakeview vs Smithfield, SA suburb comparison
Blakeview for retirees and families; Smithfield for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakeviewSmithfield
Crime rate
Blakeview
52.1 / 1k
Smithfield
410.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakeview
57
Smithfield
130
Population
Blakeview
8,979
Smithfield
2,482
Metric leadBlakeview 5Smithfield 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlakeview
- Best for familiesBlakeview
- Best for investmentSmithfield
- Best for best schoolsBlakeview
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 | Blakeview | Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.1 / 1k | 410.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 19 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 130 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 24 |
| Population | 8,979 | 2,482 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blakeview is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Smithfield is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Blakeview pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Smithfield is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Blakeview, while Smithfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.