Smithfield

NSW 2164 • Greater Sydney

13,160
Population (2021)
$24,908
Median Income
8.91 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
AffordableWorking ClassIndustrial AreaWestern Sydney

About Smithfield

Smithfield is a suburb in the Fairfield region where over 13,000 residents access solid amenities and reasonable connectivity. The mix of residential areas and industrial zones provides local employment. Proximity to Wetherill Park's retail precinct adds shopping options.

Local shops serve daily needs, while Stockland Wetherill Park nearby offers major retail. The suburb has a practical, working-class character. Smithfield attracts working families seeking affordable homes with reasonable access to employment. It's functional Western Sydney—unpretentious and practical.

Smithfield falls under postcode 2164 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prospect electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2164
Urban Area
Fairfield - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.85°, 150.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.91 km²
Elevation
25m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Smithfield by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Smithfield Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Smithfield" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
10.7%

360 state housing + 71 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,972
Census 2021
13,160
9.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,764
Income 2021
$24,908
4.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,585
Born Overseas 6,856

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 2,376
  • 2. Vietnam 902
  • 3. Italy 307
  • 4. Lebanon 285
  • 5. Cambodia 186
  • 6. New Zealand 152
  • 7. China 131
  • 8. Malta 114
  • 9. Philippines 106
  • 10. Chile 96

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,668
English 1,313
Vietnamese 1,217
Italian 986
Chinese 692
Lebanese 591
Maltese 302
Irish 284
Scottish 213
Samoan 181

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,803
Both parents born in Australia
9,586
Both parents born overseas
967
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
64.1%
No Religion
10.7%
Islam
9.4%
Buddhism
8.0%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
825 (6.3%)
5-14 years
1,755 (13.3%)
15-19 years
887 (6.7%)
20-24 years
863 (6.6%)
25-34 years
1,753 (13.3%)
35-44 years
1,551 (11.8%)
45-54 years
1,638 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,568 (11.9%)
65-74 years
1,183 (9.0%)
75-84 years
766 (5.8%)
85+ years
370 (2.8%)

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