Smithfield vs Smithfield Plains
Smithfield Plains (median $650,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Smithfield ($702,500). Over the past year, Smithfield (+18.5%) ran 5.9 percentage points ahead of Smithfield Plains (+12.6%) on house-price growth.
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Smithfield and Smithfield Plains side by side
| Measure | Smithfield | Smithfield Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $702,500 | $650,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.5% | +12.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $209/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,482 | 3,305 |
| Median age | 35 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Smithfield scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Smithfield Plains is the lower entry point at $650,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Smithfield Plains delivers the better gross yield (4.00% vs 3.92%), but Smithfield has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Smithfield vs Smithfield Plains: common questions
Is Smithfield or Smithfield Plains cheaper to buy in?
Smithfield Plains has the lower median house price at $650,000, roughly 7% below Smithfield ($702,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Smithfield or Smithfield Plains?
Over the past 12 months, Smithfield grew +18.5% vs +12.6% in Smithfield Plains, a gap of 5.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Smithfield or Smithfield Plains?
Smithfield scores 52/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Smithfield or Smithfield Plains?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.00% in Smithfield Plains vs 3.92% in Smithfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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