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| Locality | Smithfield |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.68488 |
| Longitude | 138.68609 |
| Population | 2,418 |
| Density | 1173.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 5114 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 28 km north-northeast |
Smithfield is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,418. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 1173.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Smithfield is located at 34.6849°S, 138.6861°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5114.
Smithfield lies on the western fringe of the Gawler Plains, a landscape of broad, flat expanses that stretch towards the distant hills. It lies 11.0 km south-south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 209°T), and is situated 12.9 km north-north-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here often carries the faint scent of dry earth and cultivated fields, a subtle perfume that mingles with the more robust aroma of livestock on the breeze. Fields of barley and wheat, when ripe, shimmer with a golden hue under the wide South Australian sky, their colours shifting with the passage of the sun. Scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling in papery layers, offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper. The roads leading into Smithfield are long and straight, cutting across the terrain like deliberate strokes on a canvas, inviting travellers into its quiet embrace.
The history of Smithfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural development of the region, its origins as a farming centre evident in the sturdy homesteads and old shearing sheds that dot the countryside. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy built on the back of wheat, barley, and sheep grazing, a tradition that still underpins much of Smithfield's identity. While the immediate surrounds are largely agricultural, the proximity to larger urban centres has also seen a steady growth in residential development, drawing families seeking a more tranquil lifestyle. A notable feature of Smithfield is its strong connection to the agricultural show circuit, with local produce and livestock regularly earning accolades, a quiet testament to the enduring farming spirit that continues to shape this corner of the plains.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Smithfield, South Australia. 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, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for Smithfield 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |