Overall score
Elizabeth Park
42.3/100
Smithfield
48.8/100
Elizabeth Park for families and schools; Smithfield for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Park
42.3/100
Smithfield
48.8/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Park
90.0 / 1k
Smithfield
410.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Park
80
Smithfield
130
Population
Elizabeth Park
4,428
Smithfield
2,482
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Elizabeth Park | Smithfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.1/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.0 / 1k | 410.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 19 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 130 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 24 |
| Population | 4,428 | 2,482 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Elizabeth Park reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Smithfield is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Elizabeth Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Smithfield answers with housing affordability and walkability.
Elizabeth Park suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Smithfield is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.