SMITHFIELD WEST
Investor score
47
Liveability score
48
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$1,373,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real2.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-0.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.2.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for SMITHFIELD WEST
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
SMITHFIELD WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$650/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+2.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.78%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
56 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
SMITHFIELD WEST is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,401/wk
$97k taxable p.a.
Renters
36.2%
60.6% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.7%
Population growth
+3.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
16.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
57%
35% apartments
Degree qualified
48.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
22.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
470 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
31.0 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
71.9%
Strong demand
Walkability
8 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
30.9 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,997/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2164
🏫Primary (5)
Marion Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe1.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
32
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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