Smithfield at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
13.2k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Smithfield.
The postcode for Smithfield is 2164 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Smithfield (2164) sits in the Cumberland region of NSW.
Smithfield has roughly 13,160 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Smithfield scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smithfield's population at 13,160, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,160
Median age
38
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
13,160
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
710
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smithfield.
Local schools for Smithfield
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Government School Catchment
Smithfield Public School
Fairfield Heights Public School
Fairfield Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Smithfield.
- What is the Smithfield postcode?
- Smithfield is in the 2164 postcode, in NSW, in the Cumberland Council region.
- Where is Smithfield?
- Smithfield is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2164. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Cumberland Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smithfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Smithfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Smithfield on this page, including St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School, Smithfield Public School, Fairfield Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Smithfield?
- Smithfield has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Smithfield?
- Smithfield is close to Fairfield Heights, Guildford West, Smithfield West, Fairfield, Woodpark.
- What is the population of Smithfield?
- The population of Smithfield is approximately 13,160 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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