Smithfield West at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
36.8k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Smithfield West.
The postcode for Smithfield West is 5114 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Smithfield West (5114) sits in the Gawler region of South Australia.
Smithfield West has roughly 36,847 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Smithfield West 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 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smithfield West's population at 36,847, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
36,847
Median age
33
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36,847
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
52
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smithfield West.
Local schools for Smithfield West
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Government School Catchment
Blakeview Primary School
John Hartley School B-6
Craigmore High School
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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 West.
- What is the Smithfield West postcode?
- Smithfield West is in the 5114 postcode, in SA, in the Town of Gawler region.
- Where is Smithfield West?
- Smithfield West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Smithfield West?
- There are 20 schools serving Smithfield West on this page, including Blakeview Primary School, Compass Catholic Community, John Hartley School B-6.
- How walkable is Smithfield West?
- Smithfield West has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Smithfield West?
- Smithfield West is close to Smithfield, Smithfield Plains, Blakeview, Elizabeth Downs, Davoren Park.
- What is the population of Smithfield West?
- The population of Smithfield West is approximately 36,847 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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