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Smithfield Plains

SA 5114 · Playford

3,305 (2021) → 3,626 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

52
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,305
Population
$589K
Median house (2026)
5
Safety score
63
Transport score

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 63/100, 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.

28.8 km
To Adelaide CBD
14.7 km
To coast
$525/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,305
Population
29
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,008
vs NSW median-45.5%
Bachelor degree or higher11.2%
Born in Australia70.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse977 / 45 / 130

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

$589K+19.3%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$525 / $450 wk
Rental yield (house)4.6%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

5
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

47
Break & enter dwelling1,422/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
14
Motor vehicle theft424/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
3
Robbery91/100k
111
Non-domestic assault3,359/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 444 (all categories, latest year)13,434 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

31

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

54
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 941 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • John Hartley School B-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 917

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Compass Catholic CommunitySecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 953
  • St Columba CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 968
  • Garden College - Elizabeth CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2km
  • Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.2km
  • Mark Oliphant College (B-12)Combined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 921
  • Adelaide North Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 961
  • Munno Para Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 916
  • Blakeview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 929
  • Swallowcliffe School P-6Primary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 906
  • Craigmore High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 929
  • Trinity College BlakeviewCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1029
  • Blakes Crossing Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 993

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

63
13Bus
CBD commute (est.)98 min (bus)
Nearest train stationSmithfield Railway (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

70 in suburbSupermarkets
100 in suburbCafes/Rest.
313 in suburbParks
12Playgrounds
6Pools
61 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
50 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
8711 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLyell McEwin Hospital (8.0 km)
Nearest vet710 m
Nearest airportAdelaide (32.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

75

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

6
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
87
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

72

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

31
Parks
1
Nature reserves
4
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

32

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

26

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.30
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

78

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.21

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.34%
Projected population 20413,657
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Smithfield$645K89transportMunno Para$700K87transportDavoren Park$676K79transportAndrews Farm$730K55transportMunno Para West$720K53transportElizabeth North$668K86transport

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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 98 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Smithfield Plains?

Smithfield Plains has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 917 (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 63/100 and 13 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.