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Smithfield Plains, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Smithfield Plains is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,879. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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C Fair
2,879 Population 4/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$17,272 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,272 median income, 15.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $707/mo rent

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About Smithfield Plains

Smithfield Plains is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Playford.

People

Population2,879
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$17,272
Per Capita$17,272
Unemployment15.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$141,400
Rent$707
Ownership49.1%
Housing Units1,152

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population2,879
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates-34.6764°, 138.6779°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,272
Median Age29.0 years

About Smithfield Plains

Smithfield Plains is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,879. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Smithfield Plains has a population of 2,879 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 29.0 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,879
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
29.0yrs
Median Age
25% below Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Smithfield Plains vs Australia Average

The median household income in Smithfield Plains is $17,272, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,272 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $332, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 274 business establishments.

Income: Smithfield Plains vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,272
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,272
Avg Weekly Wage$332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.6%
333% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)274

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Smithfield Plains is $141,400, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $707 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 49.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,152 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,400
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$707
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.1%
Owner-Occupied49.1%
Renter-Occupied50.9%
Housing Units1,152

Property Tax

Climate in Smithfield Plains

Smithfield Plains has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 419 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 16.9° / 30.8° 21.7
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 16.7° / 30.2° 22.1
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.2° 16.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.3° 31.9
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.2° 40.0
Jun 11.5°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.1° 57.3
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.5° 48.2
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.5° 49.9
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.3° 46.0
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 34.4
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 13° / 26.1° 25.1
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 28.3° 26.2
Smithfield Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6764°N, 138.6779°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 114 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 128 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 109 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 65 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 48 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 64 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 85 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 55 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 116 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 139 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 55 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 40 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 136 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 59 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 73 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 110 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 116 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 124 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 97 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake — — 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in

Smithfield Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Smithfield Plains

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Smithfield Plains Kindergardern — — — —
Mark Oliphant College — — — —
John Hartley School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Smithfield Plains

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
5MBS — MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 — MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 — AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Smithfield Plains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Arcade Museum
Ayers House - National Trust
Bowdens Cottage
Charles Sturt Museum
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Rail Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Museum
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Libraries in Smithfield Plains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
Barr Smith Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Eastick0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Hindmarsh Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library)0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Port Adelaide Library0.0
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch0.0
Prospect Library0.0
Public Library0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Smithfield Plains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brickworks Market
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport
The People’s Market

Restaurants in Smithfield Plains

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charcoal Brothers
Cumin Indian Cuisine
Get Curried
La Sapori
Marcellina
Queen Bee
Rolls On The Run

Clinics in Smithfield Plains

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benson Radiology

Dentists in Smithfield Plains

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Incredible Smiles

Veterinaries in Smithfield Plains

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Playford Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Smithfield Plains

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Liberty

Gyms in Smithfield Plains

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Snap Fitness

Breweries in Smithfield Plains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Boys
Lobethal Bierhaus
Ministry of Beer
Pirate Life

Stadiums & Teams in Smithfield Plains

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Smithfield Plains

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh—Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport—Small Airport
Aldinga Airport—Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip—Small Airport
Balaklava Airport—Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport—Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip—Small Airport
Claremont Airbase—Small Airport
Gawler Airport—Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase—Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield—Small Airport
Kapunda Airport—Small Airport
Lower Light Airport—Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport—Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport—Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome—Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip—Small Airport
Sedan Airfield—Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield—Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding—Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport—Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark—Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Smithfield Plains

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Smithfield Plains

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smithfield Plains

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adelaide Northern Suburbs Lutheran Mission
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Playford Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithfield Plains

What is the population of Smithfield Plains?

Smithfield Plains has a population of 2,879 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Smithfield Plains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,272, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,400 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $707 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Smithfield Plains?

Smithfield Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in Smithfield Plains?

The job market in Smithfield Plains faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $332. There are 274 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Smithfield Plains?

The median home value in Smithfield Plains is $141,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $707. The homeownership rate is 49.1%.

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