Overall score
Elizabeth North
22.5/100
Smithfield Plains
22.2/100
Elizabeth North vs Smithfield Plains, SA Suburb Comparison
Elizabeth North for investment; Smithfield Plains for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elizabeth NorthSmithfield Plains
Crime rate
Elizabeth North
120.9 / 1k
Smithfield Plains
98.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth North
50
Smithfield Plains
52
Population
Elizabeth North
3,588
Smithfield Plains
3,305
Metric leadElizabeth North 5Smithfield Plains 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSmithfield Plains
- Best for investmentElizabeth North
- Best for best valueSmithfield 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 North | Smithfield Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.5/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.9 / 1k | 98.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 13 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 34 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Population | 3,588 | 3,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Elizabeth North is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Smithfield Plains is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Elizabeth North is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community; Smithfield Plains answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Elizabeth North suits retirees more clearly, whereas Smithfield Plains is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.