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Smithfield

SA 5114 • Greater Adelaide

2,482
Population (2021)
$27,352
Median Income
2.10 km²
Area
56m
Elevation
HistoricAffordableTransport ConnectedNorthern Adelaide

About Smithfield

Smithfield is a northern Adelaide suburb located 30 kilometres from the city centre in the City of Playford. With a population of around 2,500, this historic settlement—established in 1854 by Scottish pioneer John Smith—combines heritage character with practical suburban living. The suburb sits along the Gawler railway line, offering direct train access to Adelaide, and serves as a gateway to the Elizabeth growth corridor.

Life in Smithfield revolves around accessibility and affordability. The Munno Para Shopping City provides comprehensive retail, while the heritage Smithfield Hotel and original township grid around Augusta Square preserve the suburb's founding character. The train station offers 30-minute connections to Adelaide city, making commuting straightforward. Smithfield attracts working families and first-home buyers seeking affordable northern suburbs living with genuine transport links and a community feel shaped by generations of residents.

Smithfield falls under postcode 5114 and is governed by Playford Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elizabeth electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5114
Urban Area
Playford - Central West
LGA
Playford
Federal Electorate
Spence
State Electorate
Elizabeth
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.68°, 138.69°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.10 km²
Elevation
56m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Smithfield
0 km
In suburb
Munno Para
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 228 — Adelaide CBD via Salisbury 60 min
  • Local — Elizabeth, Davoren Park 10-20 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
42-45 min (Gawler Central Line, every 30 min)
By Bus
60+ min via route 228
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min via Main North Road or Port Wakefield Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Excellent train connectivity with services every 30 minutes throughout the day

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Station and shopping accessible on foot; residential areas car-dependent

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,100
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,426
Census 2021
2,482
▲ 2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,348
Income 2021
$27,352
▲ 17.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,587
Born Overseas 629

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 161
  • 2. Afghanistan 71
  • 3. Pakistan 36
  • 4. India 27
  • 5. Scotland 26
  • 6. Philippines 24
  • 7. Iran 17
  • 8. New Zealand 14
  • 9. Italy 13
  • 10. Germany 12
  • 11. Cambodia 11
  • 12. Nepal 8
  • 13. Netherlands 7
  • 14. Malta 6
  • 15. Myanmar 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 927
Australian 789
Scottish 185
German 131
Irish 116
Australian Aboriginal 98
Italian 87
Dutch 40
Filipino 40
Indian 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,077
Both parents born in Australia
878
Both parents born overseas
266
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.6%
Christianity
31.5%
Islam
7.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
178 (7.2%)
5-14 years
354 (14.3%)
15-19 years
170 (6.8%)
20-24 years
165 (6.6%)
25-34 years
347 (14.0%)
35-44 years
289 (11.6%)
45-54 years
291 (11.7%)
55-64 years
283 (11.4%)
65-74 years
211 (8.5%)
75-84 years
128 (5.2%)
85+ years
65 (2.6%)

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