Smithfield SA

Postcode 5114 · Playford LGA

Smithfield is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Playford local government area (postcode 5114). With a population of 2,482, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $55K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Smithfield is $680,000, having surged 23.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $365,000 (+35.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $356. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,100.

Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 16 bus stops. The crime rate in the Playford LGA is higher than average at 42,909 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Smithfield offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($680K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +23.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$680K/$950K Near Median
Affordability12.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+23.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$44,546
Mean Income$46,138
Earners6,028
YoY Change+4.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$680K
23.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$365K
35.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
2,482
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,049
Personal Income /wk$526
Mortgage /mth$1,100
CRIME (Playford LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)42,909
Total Incidents1,065
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops16
Smithfield Railway Station
Data: 2025-Q4