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Smithfield, NSW 2164

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,315,000

market range $1.3M-$1.5M

Median Unit

$980,000

market range $900K-$1.1M

Gross Yield (units)

3.5%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.7%

market range +5.0% to +12.5%

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Smithfield market and investor summary

Smithfield (NSW 2164) runs a median house price of $1.3M. House prices have moved +8.7% over the past year and +19.1% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Smithfield: people, income and schools

Smithfield is home to around 13,160 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and families account for 75% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $68,000 a year, or roughly $1,300 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 19.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 40% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 58 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 25 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 14 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
13,160
+4% over 5yr
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$68,000/yr
Households renting
43%
Family households
75%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
58
avg ICSEA 972
Unemployment
8.0%
Distance to CBD
25 km
Walk score
14/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Smithfield

What should I check before investing in Smithfield?

Smithfield has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +8.7% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.1% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Smithfield?

The median property price in Smithfield, NSW 2164 is $1.3M for houses and $980K for units.

What rental yield does Smithfield show?

The gross rental yield in Smithfield is 3.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Smithfield?

House prices in Smithfield are up 8.7% over the past year and up 19.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Smithfield?

The current vacancy rate in Smithfield is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Smithfield?

Smithfield has a population of approximately 13,160 residents, with a median age of 38.

What schools are near Smithfield?

There are 58 schools within roughly 5km of Smithfield. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Smithfield affordable to buy in?

A median house in Smithfield costs about 19.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Smithfield's population growing?

The population of Smithfield has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Smithfield from the CBD?

Smithfield is about 25 km from the CBD.

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