SA · Playford Council

Smithfield, 5114

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,597

Growth (1 yr)

+1.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.2%

Median age

35

Median income

$1,049/wk

Employment rate

42.3%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$645,000

Languages at home

20.5%non-English

Most common: Italian, Punjabi, Filipino

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

48.8/100
Average

Top 31% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
What Smithfield is known for: National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability, Café precinct, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Smithfield is a practical smaller community in Playford Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum.

At a glance

Smithfield snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$645k

+12% change

Median rent

$500/wk

Houses $515 · Units $221

Population (ERP)

2,597

+1.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#57

among Metro Adelaide · Emerging

Safety

97th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

79th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

14th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
48.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 31% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2330th in Australia
State rank
213th in SA
Peer rank
#57 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#161 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$221.22
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$515
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
45
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$645,000
Median price change
+11.7%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

2,597(June 2025)

+1.2% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 79th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.2%
5-year growth
+4.2%
Change in 1 year
+31
Change in 5 years
+105
Growth rank in SA
79th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,650), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,482
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,049
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
55 of 965
Median monthly mortgage
$1,100
Employment rate
42.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
728 / 173 / 10

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
1,065
Against the person
153
Against property
912
Rate per 1,000 residents
410.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 16 residents
State safety percentile
97.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
451
Increase (daily rate)
+4.1%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault42
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental117
  • Other Theft247
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury76
  • Theft From Shop420

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
916
Median ICSEA percentile
14th
School list
  • Compass Catholic CommunitySpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 916 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 139 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Blakeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 921 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 542 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • John Hartley School B-6Primary · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 685 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Craigmore High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 916 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 1,245 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Trinity College BlakeviewCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 635 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 904 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 420 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Blakes Crossing Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 712 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early LearningMorialta Drivechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Smithfield Railway Station
  • Stop 80M Warooka Dr - North East side
  • Stop 81A Anderson Walk - South side
  • Zone A Munno Para Centre Interchange
  • Zone A Smithfield Interchange

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

130 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 food courts · 3 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 3 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life2 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport19 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
85/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.22
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.81
Food & drink(8)
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food
  • KFCFast food

    600 Main North Road, Smithfield

  • McDonald'sFast food

    600 Main North Road

  • Red RoosterFast food

    600 Main North Road

  • Food court
  • Caffe PrimoRestaurant
  • House of the Red DragonRestaurant
  • Pappy's Pizza BarRestaurant

    18-22 Anderson Walk

Shopping(6)
  • Smithfield Supa Deli Convenience StoreConvenience store

    18-22 Anderson Walk, Smithfield

  • Woolworths MetroGoConvenience store
  • ALDISupermarket

    12 George McCullum Road

  • ColesSupermarket

    600 Main North Road

  • FoodlandSupermarket
Community(1)
  • Goodstart Early LearningChildcare

    2D Morialta Drive, Smithfield

Health & services(2)
  • GP Axis Munno ParaClinic

    14 Anderson Walk

  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy

    Unit Shops 7-10 600 Main North Road, Smithfield

Sport & outdoors(9)
  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • Park (2)
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (3)
  • Flip OutSports centre
  • Smithfield OvalSports field
Transport(15)

14 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(41)
  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    600 Main North Road

  • The ClawArtwork
  • ATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Baby BuntingBaby Goods
  • Forty WinksBed
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Munno Para Centre InterchangeBus Station
  • Smithfield InterchangeBus Station
  • Supercheap AutoCar Parts

    600 Main North Road

  • MycarCar repair
  • Car wash
  • Happywash SmithfieldCar wash

    23 - 29 Main North Road, Smithfield

  • The Salvation ArmyCharity

    2C Morialta Drive

  • Best & LessClothes
  • Harvey NormanDepartment Store
  • KmartDepartment Store

    600 Main North Road

  • JB Hi-FiElectronics

    600 Main North Road

  • SpotlightFabric
  • Fountain
  • Amart FurnitureFurniture
  • Fantastic FurnitureFurniture
  • AAA LaundromatLaundry

    18-22 Anderson Walk

  • Beacon LightingLighting
  • RSBMedical Supply

    27 Anderson Walk

  • Nature Reserve
  • AnacondaOutdoor

    Unit Shop 70 600 Main North Road

  • Parking (50)
  • Smithfield Park 'n' RideParking
  • PetstockPet
  • AmpolPetrol station

    Lot 23 Main North Road

  • OTR Munno ParaPetrol station

    43 - 45 Main North Road, Smithfield

  • OTR SmithfieldPetrol station

    23 - 29 Main North Road, Smithfield

  • Picnic Table
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Corfu SeafoodSeafood

    18-22 Anderson Walk, Smithfield

  • Shelter
  • Smithfield Sports and Social ClubSocial Facility
  • RebelSports

    600 Main North Road

  • Telephone
  • Cheap as ChipsVariety Store

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Lyell McEwin Hospital (7.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA)SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
191
Participants per 1,000 residents
73.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 14°
Rainfall
67 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 10°
Rainfall
97 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
119 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 24 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Replace existing shipping containers with the construction of an outbuilding
    65 ANDERSON WALK SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Division of one allotment into 4 Torrens Title allotments.
    8 STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Enclosure of existing verandah for outdoor kitchen
    14 ADMIRALTY CCT SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • install new Verandah to side of residence
    27 MOIR ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Renovation and extension of existing tenancy (Tenancy 19B-20)
    SHOP 1-10 600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Internal shop refurbishment - Hearing Aid Specialists SA Munno Para (Tenancy 50A)
    600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • 4x Single storey detached dwellings (Terrace arrangement)
    8 STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Four single storey detached dwellings and Land Division (1 into 4 allotments)
    20 MARY ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    60A STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Construction of two (2) group dwellings each comprising four (4) two storey dwellings including tree damaging activity
    38 ANDERSON WALK SMITHFIELD SA 5114;40 ANDERSON WALK SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Verandah
    60A STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Dwelling with ancillary accommodation
    24 MOIR ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - 2 allotments into 4
    19 SAMUEL ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114;21 SAMUEL ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • April 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    31A QUEEN ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Building alterations (Cafe fitout) change of use to a shop (restaurant with outdoor dining area) advertising, including illuminated advertising and advertising hoarding.
    600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Fire damaged building - Repair of occupancy - Proposed "Like for Like"
    41 WAROOKA CR SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Four x single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, retaining walls and fence
    19 SAMUEL ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114;21 SAMUEL ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Termite damaged building - Repair of occupancy - Proposed "Like for Like"
    48 WAROOKA CR SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Two-storey residential flat building comprising 18, two-bedroom dwellings with associated Tree-damaging activity (Removal of one (1) significant tree)
    18 QUEEN ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114;20 QUEEN ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • 3 Single Storey Group Dwellings
    22 QUEEN ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    1A AUGUSTA SQ SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    60A STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Change in land use from Dwelling to Office (Retrospective)
    1 JANE ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • January 2026

  • Upgrade to ESP Schedule only.
    UNIT 1-12 52 -56 ANDERSON WALK SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Fitout works for new Gym incl external signage
    LOT 508 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • November 2025

  • Two group dwellings, fencing above retaining walls.
    31 QUEEN ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Retail Tenancy Fitout - Shop 3
    LOT 508 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Amalgamation of land - 6 into 3 allotments.
    4 ANDERSON WALK SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Storage Shed
    28 KONANDA RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • October 2025

  • Tenancy Fitout (Eighty9 Limited)
    600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Tenancy Fitout – Office (Eighty9 Limited)
    600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Demolition of non-heritage listed structures and the construction of ten supported accommodation units with an ancillary communal building providing support services. Associated works include on-site car parking, landscaping with communal and play areas, installation of boundary and internal fencing, alterations to crossovers and site access, as well as tree-damaging activity.
    4 ANDERSON WALK SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Tenancy Fitout (Eighty9 Limited)
    600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Change in land use to general industry incorporating the repair or dismantling and adapting for sale of vehicle components together with warehousing for the storage of these components and service trade premises for the sale of used vehicles
    15 CHARLOTTE ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114;19 CHARLOTTE ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • verandah
    11 MOULDS CR SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • September 2025

  • Covered Pergola and verandah
    14 ADMIRALTY CCT SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) and verandah
    25 OVERLANDER WAY SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Three (3) Single Storey Detached Dwellings
    17 JANE ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Verandah
    8 ADALUNA CR SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) & verandah
    23 BAGALOWIE CR SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • July 2025

  • Tenancy Fitout (CBA Munno Para)
    600 MAIN NORTH RD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Under Assessment
  • 1 into 3 Torrens titles land division and Tree Damaging Activity (Retention of Significant Trees)
    7 GARDINER TCE SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • Change in land use to Warehouse
    6 CHARLOTTE ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • June 2025

  • U53 Verandah & Garden Shed
    60A STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • May 2025

  • Verandah
    60A STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • Verandah
    60A STRATHAIRD BVD SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made
  • March 2025

  • Verandah
    22 JANE ST SMITHFIELD SA 5114Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • MowingMain North Road, Jane St17 Dec 2025 – 17 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

11 heritage places

  • Augusta SquareLot 1 Augusta Square SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Cottage7 Hope Street SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Cottage24 Jane Street SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Cottage25 Queen Street SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Former Smithfield Methodist Church6 Samuel Street SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • House44 Anderson Walk SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • House4 Rose Street SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Smithfield Fodder & Pet Supplies28 Anderson Walk SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Smithfield Hotel1 Main North Road SMITHFIELDLocal heritage
  • Smithfield Primary School4 Anderson Walk SMITHFIELDLocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Spence
Member of Parliament
Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
138,898
Turnout (2025)
87.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+2.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).

Coalition 31.3%Labor 68.7%

3.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Blakeview SouthLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Smithfield PlainsLabor 69.8% · Coalition 30.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Elizabeth DownsLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • BlakeviewLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • Munno ParaLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)2.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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