Smithfield Plains, SA 5114 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Smithfield Plains is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5114, home to 3,305 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Gawler local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 27 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,305
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,008 /week
- Median personal income
- $511 /week
- Median family income
- $1,225 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Playford
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $251 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,092
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- John Hartley School (B-7)
- St Columba College
- Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
- Adelaide North Special School
- Munno Para Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 81 bus stops
- Stop 78C Peachey Rd - East side
- Stop 78C Peachey Rd - West side
- Stop 78D Peachey Rd - West side
- Stop 78D Peachey Rd - East side
- Smithfield Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 25 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 57 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 28.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.4% of the 1,613 resolvable premises in Smithfield Plains. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,987 across postcode 5114 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,131 theft, 691 violent offences, 605 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains (SA 5114) had 3,305 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Playford local government area.
What is the median rent in Smithfield Plains?
The median advertised rent in Smithfield Plains is $251/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Smithfield Plains?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Smithfield Plains covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: John Hartley School (B-7) (0.5 km), St Columba College (1.1 km), Mark Oliphant College (B-12) (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield Plains is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Smithfield Plains?
Across postcode 5114, 2,987 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (1,131), violent (691), property damage (605). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Smithfield Plains?
In Smithfield Plains, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (28.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Smithfield Plains?
83 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Smithfield Plains centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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