Overall score
Elizabeth North
35.5/100
Smithfield Plains
39.9/100
Elizabeth North 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 NorthSmithfield Plains
Crime rate
Elizabeth North
137.7 / 1k
Smithfield Plains
104.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth North
47
Smithfield Plains
48
Population
Elizabeth North
3,588
Smithfield Plains
3,305
Metric leadElizabeth North 3Smithfield Plains 52 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 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 | 35.5/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 137.7 / 1k | 104.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 13 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 30 |
| 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 and walkability; Smithfield Plains answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Smithfield Plains, while Elizabeth North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.