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Smithfield Plains vs Smithfield

The verdict

Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $638K in Smithfield. Smithfield rates higher for transport (89 vs 63). Smithfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (64 vs 98 min). On the separate residential safety score, Smithfield rates higher (19 vs 5/100 in Smithfield Plains).

Scores

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Overall5262
Transport6389
Education2528
Liveability6464

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Population3,3052,482
Median age2935
Median household income (wk)$1,008$1,049
Bachelor degree or higher11.2%13.8%
Born in Australia70.9%63.9%
Avg household size2.62.5

Growth: Smithfield Plains Moderate Growth · Smithfield Moderate Growth

Property

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Median house price$589K$638K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY19.3%11.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$525$515
Rental yield (house)4.0%4.2%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Residential safety score519
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,422363
Motor vehicle theft /100k424927
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)13,43442,909

Total incidents over time

Schools

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA917Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Smithfield Plains · Smithfield

Transport

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Transport score6389
Train stations01
Bus stops1316
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)9864
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km290 m

Liveability

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks34
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)14.7 km15.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)28.8 km28.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.0 km7.3 km

Population & growth

Smithfield PlainsSmithfield
Population (2021)3,3052,482
Estimated 20253,6262,568
Projected 20413,6572,766
Annual growth rate2.34%0.86%

Common questions

Which is safer, Smithfield Plains or Smithfield?

Smithfield has the higher residential safety score (Smithfield Plains 5/100 vs Smithfield 19/100).

Which is more affordable, Smithfield Plains or Smithfield?

Smithfield Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $638K.

Which has better public transport, Smithfield Plains or Smithfield?

Smithfield has the higher transport score (Smithfield Plains 63/100 vs Smithfield 89/100).

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Data sources

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