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Queensland · Postcode 4878
Smithfield postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1403 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Smithfield at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Smithfield ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Smithfield vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Smithfield | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,840 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,755 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Smithfield is a locality 1403 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4878. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Smithfield has a population of 6,664 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,840, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 397 (6.0% of residents).
Housing in Smithfield includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,755, with 2,311 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Smithfield scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Smithfield include Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School and Newman Catholic College.
Smithfield is part of the Cairns - North statistical area in Queensland.
Smithfield details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4878 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,664 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,840/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $816/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,755 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Population Density | 508/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,311 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 397 (6.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -16.831389 |
| Longitude | 145.690833 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1403 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - North |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Barron River |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,309 (19.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,059 (15.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,967 (29.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,547 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 784 (11.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 421 (6.3%) |
| Asthma | 396 (5.9%) |
| Diabetes | 204 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 176 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 159 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 79 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 31 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 78 (3.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 717 (31.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,043 (45.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 436 (19.2%) |
Schools in Smithfield
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Smithfield. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Smithfield
Same Postcode (4878)
More Smithfield Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.