Smithfield, NSW: suburb profile
The population of Smithfield NSW is 13,160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Smithfield is $479 per week ($24,908 per year). Median rent in Smithfield is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Smithfield has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Smithfield has a population density of 1,476 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Smithfield is Iraq. The most common religion is Catholic (38.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smithfield is $2,167.
There were 174 recorded offences in Smithfield in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (87 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.
Smithfield vs the typical NSW suburb
The median personal income in Smithfield is $479 a week, 37% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,074th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).
| Measure | Smithfield | Typical NSW | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $479/wk | $765/wk | −37% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,300/wk | $1,704/wk | −24% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $400/wk | $385/wk | +4% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,167/mo | $1,965/mo | +10% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 38 | 43 | −5 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 30.8% | 22.6% | +8.2 pts | 20.3% |
Smithfield Population
13,160 residents at the 2021 Census.
Smithfield Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Smithfield Rent Prices & Affordability
31% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
Median rent in Smithfield against your income
Smithfield Schools
Showing 15 of 26 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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People in Smithfield
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Smithfield
Housing Tenure
Of the 4,034 occupied private dwellings in Smithfield at the 2021 Census, 43.0% were rented, 27.3% owned outright and 26.4% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Smithfield
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Smithfield Crime Statistics
174 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).
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Suburbs near Smithfield
The closest suburb to Smithfield is Fairfield Heights, 2.1 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithfield
What is the population of Smithfield NSW?
The population of Smithfield NSW is 13,160 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,476 people per km². Smithfield is ranked #365 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Smithfield?
The median personal income in Smithfield NSW is $479 per week, or $24,908 per year. The median household income is $1,300 per week. Family income is $1,476 per week. Smithfield is ranked #8,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Smithfield?
Median rent in Smithfield NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 30.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Smithfield ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Smithfield?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Smithfield NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Smithfield?
The median age in Smithfield NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Smithfield a good suburb to live in?
Smithfield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 13,160. The median income is $479/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13575. All dollar figures in AUD.