Andrews Farm vs Smithfield Plains
The verdict
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $684K in Andrews Farm. Andrews Farm rates higher for education (30 vs 25). Smithfield Plains rates higher for liveability (64 vs 55). Andrews Farm is closer to the coast (13.5 km vs 14.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Andrews Farm rates higher (46 vs 5/100 in Smithfield Plains).
Scores
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 52 |
| Transport | 55 | 63 |
| Education | 30 | 25 |
| Liveability | 55 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,699 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 28 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,465 | $1,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Andrews Farm Moderate Growth · Smithfield Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $684K | $589K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | 19.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $525 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 1,422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 424 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,380 | 13,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 917 |
See the full school list on each profile: Andrews Farm · Smithfield Plains
Transport
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.5 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.7 km | 28.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Andrews Farm | Smithfield Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,699 | 3,305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,545 | 3,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,626 | 3,657 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Andrews Farm or Smithfield Plains?
Andrews Farm has the higher residential safety score (Andrews Farm 46/100 vs Smithfield Plains 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Andrews Farm or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $684K.
Which has better schools, Andrews Farm or Smithfield Plains?
Andrews Farm has a higher average school ICSEA (Andrews Farm 968 vs Smithfield Plains 917; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Andrews Farm or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains has the higher transport score (Andrews Farm 55/100 vs Smithfield Plains 63/100).
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