SA · Playford Council
Smithfield Plains, 5114
Current weather
10.5°CDense drizzle
90% humidity · 21.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.2° today · 12.3 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Growing
- Affordable
- Transport
- Green space
- Schools
Suburb profile
Smithfield Plains is a practical mid-sized suburb in Playford, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,305
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $1,008
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 83 of 1,226
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,092
- Employment rate
- 42.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 117 / 130 / 45
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 (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $525
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 80
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $686,000
- Median price change
- +19.3%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. 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
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 444
- Against the person
- 122
- Against property
- 322
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 134.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 90.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Increase (daily rate)
- +15.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault30
- Other Property Damage And Environmental105
- Other Theft98
- Sct - Residence47
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury52
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 903
- John Hartley School B-6Primary · ICSEA 903
- John Hartley School B-6 Children's Centre199 Peachey RoadIntegrated Centres
- Smithfield Plains Kindergarten17 Bald StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 78 Curtis Rd - South side
- Stop 78B Peachey Rd - West side
- Stop 78C Peachey Rd - East side
- Stop 79J Coventry Rd - North West side
- Stop 79J Coventry Rd - South East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
251 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah8B BARRAT ST SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey dwelling32 CRITTENDEN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey dwelling32 CRITTENDEN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 2 HINSLEY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Veranda9 HOOPER RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Land Division of 1 allotment into 2 Torrens titled allotments.21 BELL ST SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Convert existing shed to an ancillary accommodation72 TUDOR CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Torrens Title 1 into 3 Land Division13 SAINT RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings and tree damaging activity.31 DAVISON CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah2 BARBON LANE SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
April 2026
- Domestic Patio11 CHAPMAN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- SIngle Storey Detached Dwelling7 HOOPER RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
March 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling37 HOOPER RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling7 HOOPER RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 3)42 BALLARD RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Colorbond Verandah13A DAVISON CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling with double garage, retaining wall and fencing17A HINSLEY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Three single storey dwellings (in a terrace arrangement)121 COVENTRY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Two single-storey dwellings by the South Australian Housing Trust20 BARKER CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
February 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling36 BUCHANAN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
January 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 2 and Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of Significant Tree)144 COVENTRY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling17B HINSLEY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- TORRENS LAND DIVISION. 1 ALLOTMENT INTO 2 ALLOTMENTS.31 DAVISON CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
October 2025
- Three single storey detached dwellings and the removal of a regulated tree42 BALLARD RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Allotments14 HOOPER RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Allotments7 HOOPER RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Residential Land Division and Retrospective Tree Damaging Activity (Removal of Significant Tree)22 SOUTHAN ST SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Attached verandah on rear of house10 DAWSON LANE SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling4 GREENWOOD CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)8 HINSLEY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Two Single Storey Detached Dwellings and Tree Damaging Activity37 GREENWOOD CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling20 GREENWOOD CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Tree-damaging activity - Crown modification (removal of more than 30%)112 COVENTRY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah7A DAVISON CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling14 GREENWOOD CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating three (3) allotments from one (1) allotment32 CRITTENDEN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)13 SCOTT RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- new single storey detached dwelling.7A BARKER CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah23 HODBY CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
July 2025
- Land Division 1 in to 3121 COVENTRY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop
- Stop 78 Curtis Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 78A Curtis Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 78B Peachey Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 78B Peachey Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 78B Peachy RoadBus stop
- Stop 78C Peachey Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 78C Peachey Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 78D Peachey Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 78D Peachey Road - West sideBus 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
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 36.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4068th in Australia
- State rank
- 407th in SA
- Peer rank
- #87 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #271 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime30
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime105
- Other Theftcrime98
- Sct - Residencecrime47
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime52
- Attached verandah on rear of houseplanning10 DAWSON LANE SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Lodged 07 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Colorbond Verandahplanning13A DAVISON CR SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)planning8 HINSLEY RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Lodged 11 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of single storey dwellingplanning32 CRITTENDEN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey dwellingplanning32 CRITTENDEN RD SMITHFIELD PLAINS SA 5114Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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