Elizabeth Downs vs Smithfield Plains, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Elizabeth Downs | Smithfield Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.4 / 1k | 134.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 13 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 21 |
| Population | 5,160 | 3,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSmithfield Plains
- Best for investmentSmithfield Plains
- Best for best schoolsSmithfield Plains
Comparison summary
Elizabeth Downs and Smithfield Plains offer different strengths across official suburb data. Elizabeth Downs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Elizabeth Downs; Housing (desirability) favours Smithfield Plains; Crime rate favours Elizabeth Downs. Quick verdicts: Families → Smithfield Plains, Investment → Smithfield Plains, Best schools → Smithfield Plains.