Smithfield Plains
SA 5114 · Playford
3,305 (2021) → 3,626 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Smithfield Plains is a moderate growth suburb in Playford, SA 5114, about 29km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $589K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 15km inland. Smithfield Plains has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5114 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.57%), Afghanistan (2.18%), Philippines (0.76%), New Zealand (0.67%), Scotland (0.48%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.67%), Tagalog (0.45%), Persian ED (0.42%), Vietnamese (0.42%), Mandarin (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 941 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- John Hartley School B-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 903
Nearby (within 10km)
- Compass Catholic CommunitySecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 916
- St Columba CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 973
- Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.2km
- Mark Oliphant College (B-12)Combined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 919
- Adelaide North Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 964
- Munno Para Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 929
- Blakeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 921
- Swallowcliffe School P-6Primary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 917
- Craigmore High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 916
- Trinity College BlakeviewCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1037
- Blakes Crossing Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 983
- Elizabeth Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 904
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Smithfield Plains
Is Smithfield Plains safe?
Smithfield Plains has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 13,434 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Smithfield Plains?
In Smithfield Plains, the median house price is $589K. Median weekly house rent is $525.
How far is Smithfield Plains from Adelaide CBD?
Smithfield Plains is about 28.8 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 903 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains has a transport score of 64/100 and 13 bus stops.