Smithfield Postcode
New South Wales
Smithfield is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 25 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Smithfield is 2164, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Smithfield has a population of 13,160 (6,478 males, 6,679 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Smithfield is $1,300, with a median personal income of $479 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 52% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Iraq (2,376), Other countries (1,270), and Vietnam (902).
31.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 62.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Smithfield shows 3,692 people employed (1,829 full-time, 1,085 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (500), technicians & trades (329), and clerical & admin (298).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Smithfield has an IRSAD score of 872 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Smithfield covers an area of 8.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1476 persons per km².
Statistically, Smithfield sits within the Fairfield area, part of the broader Sydney - South West region. It falls under the Cumberland local government area.
The federal electorate for Smithfield is McMahon (Outer Metropolitan).
The 2164 postcode is shared by Smithfield along with Smithfield West, Wetherill Park, Wetherill Park Bc and Woodpark.
Smithfield Details
| Postcode | 2164 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 13,160 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,300/week |
| Median Personal Income | $479/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1476/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,034 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 76.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 170 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.8536 |
| Longitude | 150.9407 |
| Distance from Sydney | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Fairfield |
| Local Government | Cumberland |
| Federal Electorate | McMahon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 2,580 (19.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,750 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,304 (25.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,206 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 2,319 (17.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 782 (5.9%) |
| Diabetes | 471 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 400 (3.0%) |
| Asthma | 341 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 337 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 178 (1.4%) |
| Cancer | 126 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 33 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 465 (11.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,405 (35.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,262 (31.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 828 (20.9%) |