Overall score
Elizabeth Downs
44.0/100
Smithfield Plains
39.9/100
Elizabeth Downs vs Smithfield Plains, SA suburb comparison
Smithfield Plains for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elizabeth DownsSmithfield Plains
Crime rate
Elizabeth Downs
127.0 / 1k
Smithfield Plains
104.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Downs
76
Smithfield Plains
48
Population
Elizabeth Downs
5,160
Smithfield Plains
3,305
Metric leadElizabeth Downs 6Smithfield Plains 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSmithfield Plains
- Best for investmentSmithfield Plains
- Best for best schoolsSmithfield Plains
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 | Elizabeth Downs | Smithfield Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.0 / 1k | 104.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 13 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 30 |
| Population | 5,160 | 3,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Elizabeth Downs is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Smithfield Plains is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Elizabeth Downs is stronger for schools and education options and public transport access; Smithfield Plains answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Smithfield Plains, while Elizabeth Downs remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.