Smithfield
NSW 2164 · Cumberland
13,160 (2021) → 13,160 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Smithfield is a stable suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2164, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 24km inland. Smithfield has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Iraq (18.05%), Vietnam (6.85%), Italy (2.33%), Lebanon (2.17%), Cambodia (1.41%)
Top languages: Arabic (15.33%), Vietnamese (9.56%), Spanish (3.24%), Italian (2.94%), Khmer (1.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1002
- Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Smithfield West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 911
- Aspect Western Sydney School, SmithfieldPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Widemere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1037
- Holroyd High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 934
- Aspect Western Sydney SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1033
- Greystanes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1071
- Sherwood Grange Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 998
- Fairfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 925
- Fairfield Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 896
- Fairfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 910
- Guildford West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 967
- Fairfield High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 889
- Westfields Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 971
- Fairvale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 918
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Smithfield
Is Smithfield safe?
Smithfield has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,395 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Smithfield?
In Smithfield, the median house price is $1.27M and the median unit price is $980K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Smithfield from Sydney CBD?
Smithfield is about 25.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 87 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Smithfield?
Smithfield has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Smithfield?
Smithfield has a transport score of 59/100 and 124 bus stops.