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NSW · Cumberland Council

Smithfield, 2164

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Desirability score

58/100
Good

Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
  • High desirability
What Smithfield is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Cycling, High desirability

Suburb profile

Smithfield is a practical established suburb in Cumberland, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
13,160
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,300
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
255 of 4,287
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
34.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
382 / 431 / 413

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$560
Houses (January to March 2026)
$720
All types (January to March 2026)
$670
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
100

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
841
Against the person
183
Against property
508
Rate per 1,000 residents
63.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 72 residents
State safety percentile
42.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Fraud165
  • Malicious Damage To Property107
  • Motor Vehicle Theft96
  • Other Theft104
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle181

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
970
  • Smithfield Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Gertrude's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

214 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Fairfield City Museum And Gallery, The Horsley Dr
  • The Horsley Dr After Granville St
  • The Horsley Dr At Marlborough St
  • The Horsley Dr Opp Alt St
  • The Horsley Dr Opp Smithfield Park

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

381 planning-related records

2026· 23 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    55 ALEXANDER STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    731 THE HORSLEY DRIVE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing
    54 MARKET STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    9 ROSSITER STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    133 GUMTREE WAY SMITHFIELD 2164Additional Information Requested
  • Advertising and signage; Advertising structure
    1-47 PERCIVAL ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry
    71 LONG STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    30 RESERVE STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    159 NEVILLE STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    91 BRENAN STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Registered club; Hours of operation and trading
    88-102 SMITHFIELD ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    45 CHIFLEY STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Under Assessment
  • Local distribution premise; Hours of operation and trading
    2 107 PERCIVAL ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Additional Information Requested

  • March 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Waste or resource transfer station; Waste or resource management facility
    48-50 JUSTIN STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Additional Information Requested
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility
    27-29 VICTORIA STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Withdrawn

  • February 2026

  • Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    673 THE HORSLEY DRIVE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    274 POLDING STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Seniors housing; Residential care facility; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    7 NYORA AVENUE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    203-207 VICTORIA STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Additional Information Requested
  • Restaurant or cafe; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise
    711 THE HORSLEY DRIVE SMITHFIELD 2164Additional Information Requested

  • January 2026

  • Subdivision
    122 LONG STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences
    277-289 WOODPARK ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care
    125 WETHERILL STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Withdrawn
2025· 17 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision
    312 BRENAN STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry
    71 LONG STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    312-322 WOODPARK ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Determined

  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation
    42 BOURKE STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Subdivision
    144-148 MCCREDIE ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    55 ALEXANDER STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    18 ROSSITER STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Deferred Commencement

  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Bollards
    719 THE HORSLEY DRIVE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    109 LONG STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Withdrawn
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care
    2 SAMMUT STREET SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    Proposed Lot 207 Trident Avenue VineyardDetermined

  • September 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    8 CANARA PLACE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry
    102-122 GIPPS ROAD SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    10 KALUNA AVENUE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    8 KALUNA AVENUE SMITHFIELD 2164Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    PROPOSED LOT 206 TRIDENT AVENUE VINEYARDDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    Proposed Lot 204 Trident Avenue VineyardDetermined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

96 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Star ComboAlternative Medicine

    171-177 Woodpark Road

  • CashcardATM
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • 14 Cooper StBus stop
  • 15 Cooper StBus stop
  • 185 Woodpark RdBus stop
  • 228 Woodpark RdBus stop
  • 254 Woodpark RdBus stop
  • Brenan Park Tennis Centre, Brenan StBus stop
  • Brenan Park, Brenan StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

18 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beaumont ParkPark
  • Brenan ParkPark
  • Charles ParkPark
  • Chifley Street ReservePark
  • Galton ParkPark
  • Gipps ParkPark
  • Hinkler ParkPark
  • Kaluna ReservePark
  • Kiola Street ReservePark
  • McCarthy Memorial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
34
Parks (OSM)
22

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
58.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1045th in Australia
State rank
343rd in NSW
Peer rank
#132 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#246 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 14 Cooper Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • 15 Cooper Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • 185 Woodpark Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 228 Woodpark Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • 254 Woodpark Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • BP gas stationamenities846 The Horsley Drivefuel
  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
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