Overall score
Eyre
38.3/100
Smithfield Plains
39.9/100
Eyre vs Smithfield Plains, SA suburb comparison
Eyre for retirees and investment; Smithfield Plains for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EyreSmithfield Plains
Crime rate
Eyre
64.4 / 1k
Smithfield Plains
104.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eyre
40
Smithfield Plains
48
Population
Eyre
1,113
Smithfield Plains
3,305
Metric leadEyre 3Smithfield Plains 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEyre
- Best for familiesSmithfield Plains
- Best for investmentEyre
- Best for best valueEyre
- 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 | Eyre | Smithfield Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.4 / 1k | 104.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 13 |
| Walkability | 12.5/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 30 |
| Population | 1,113 | 3,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eyre is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Smithfield Plains is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Eyre pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Smithfield Plains is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
Eyre suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Smithfield Plains is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.