Smithfield Plains, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Smithfield Plains, in the City Of Playford local government area.
| Locality | Smithfield Plains |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.67684 |
| Longitude | 138.67672 |
| Population | 2,879 |
| Density | 1945.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 5114 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 29 km north-northeast |
Smithfield Plains is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,879. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 1945.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Smithfield Plains is located at 34.6768°S, 138.6767°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5114.
Smithfield Plains is a sweep of flat, sun-warmed land where the sky feels vast and unbound. It lies 10.7 km south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 13.3 km north-north-east of Parafield Gardens. The earth here is a pale ochre, dry and cracked in the long summer, giving way to a surprising resilience after the infrequent rains. Low-lying scrub, hardy wattles, and the occasional scattering of gum trees offer scant shade against the relentless sun, their leaves shimmering in the heat haze that often hangs over the landscape. The air, even when still, carries a faint dustiness, a subtle perfume of dry grass and distant earth, and at dusk, the light softens to a diffused gold, painting the horizon with a gentle, almost mournful beauty.
The history of Smithfield Plains is intrinsically tied to the development of the northern Adelaide Plains, a region once envisioned as the breadbasket of South Australia. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established farms and ranches, their efforts shaping the very character of the land. While the agricultural focus has shifted over time, with some areas transitioning to residential development, the legacy of that pioneering spirit remains. The local economy now balances a growing industrial presence with the enduring agricultural roots, a blend that gives Smithfield Plains its distinctive, unhurried rhythm. It’s a place where the echoes of past endeavours can still be felt in the open spaces and the enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smithfield Plains, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Smithfield Plains, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for Smithfield Plains includes the postcode (5114), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Playford), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Smithfield Plains is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |