Smithfield Plains at a glance
Median house
$686,000
+19.3% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
3,305
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Smithfield Plains.
The postcode for Smithfield Plains is 5114 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Smithfield Plains is $686,000.
Smithfield Plains (5114) sits in the Gawler region of South Australia. The median house here is $686,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +19.3% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Smithfield Plains has roughly 3,305 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Smithfield Plains scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smithfield Plains's population at 3,305, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,305
Median age
29
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $686,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+19.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $137,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +19.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$686,000
+19.3% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$686,000
+19.3% annual growth
$205,920
3,305
Median age: 29
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.98% (median rent $525/wk against a $686,000 price tag). Units yield 11.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +19.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.98%
Based on $686,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.36%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+19.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202648%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +19.3%/yr
2021
$284K
5-year change
+142%
2026
$686K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
322
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smithfield Plains.
Local schools for Smithfield Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
John Hartley School B-6
Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
Adelaide North Special School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Smithfield Plains.
- What is the median house price in Smithfield Plains?
- The median house price in Smithfield Plains, SA 5114 is $686,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +19.3%.
- What is the Smithfield Plains postcode?
- Smithfield Plains is in the 5114 postcode, in SA, in the Town of Gawler region.
- Where is Smithfield Plains?
- Smithfield Plains is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5114. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Town of Gawler region.
- What is the average rent in Smithfield Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Smithfield Plains?
- There are 20 schools serving Smithfield Plains on this page, including John Hartley School B-6, Compass Catholic Community, St Columba College.
- How walkable is Smithfield Plains?
- Smithfield Plains has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Smithfield Plains?
- Smithfield Plains is close to Andrews Farm, Smithfield, Smithfield West, Davoren Park, Davoren Park South.
- What is the population of Smithfield Plains?
- The population of Smithfield Plains is approximately 3,305 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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