Smithfield, SA 5114
Town of GawlerAll suburbs in postcode 5114
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Median house price
$702,500
+18.5% over the past year.
Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Smithfield at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Weekly rent
- $530
- Houses · units $209
- Population
- 2,482
- Median age 35
Prices: Median of 10 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Smithfield
Houses change hands at $702,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (10 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $205,920, roughly 71% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+18.5%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +18.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $141,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Smithfield
Smithfield (5114) sits in the Gawler region of South Australia. The median house here is $702,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +18.5% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Smithfield has roughly 2,482 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Smithfield scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 510 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 52/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Smithfield's population at 2,482, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 47%
- Renter occupied
- 49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.92% (median rent $530/wk against a $702,500 price tag). Units yield 5.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% 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 +18.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.92%
- On the $702,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 5.28%
- On the $205,920 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +18.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
1 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 510 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Smithfield
- What is the median house price in Smithfield?
- The median house price in Smithfield, SA 5114 is $702,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 10 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +18.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Smithfield?
- A useful starting point is the Smithfield median house price of $702,500 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Smithfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Smithfield is 3.9%: the median weekly house rent is $530 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $702,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 18.5% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Smithfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Smithfield postcode?
- Smithfield is in the 5114 postcode, in SA, in the Town of Gawler region.
- Where is Smithfield?
- Smithfield is a suburb in the Town of Gawler area, SA 5114.
- What is the average rent in Smithfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $209.
- What schools are in Smithfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Smithfield on this page, including Blakeview Primary School, Compass Catholic Community, John Hartley School B-6.
- How walkable is Smithfield?
- Smithfield has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Smithfield?
- Smithfield is close to Smithfield West, Smithfield Plains, Blakeview, Elizabeth Downs, Davoren Park South.
- What is the population of Smithfield?
- The population of Smithfield is approximately 2,482 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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