Town of Gawler
Smithfield Plains
Smithfield Plains at a glance
Median house
$686,000
+19.3% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
3,305
Median age 29
About
Welcome to Smithfield Plains.
Smithfield Plains is a suburb in Australia.
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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 May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$237/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$686,000
+19.3% annual growth
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,305
Median age: 29
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.94%
Based on $686,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20265.98%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+19.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 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 · May 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,305
Median age
29
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
216
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.
- What is the average rent in Smithfield Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $237.
- 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 North, Davoren Park South.
- What is the population of Smithfield Plains?
- Smithfield Plains has approximately 3,305 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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