- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 51/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~74 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Smithfield
Is Smithfield a good place to live?
Smithfield is home to roughly 1,107 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Smithfield scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 51/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Smithfield has 15 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $592K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Smithfield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Smithfield is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety51
- Amenities10
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $82K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Smithfield
Schools in zone for Smithfield
Children living in Smithfield have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Smithfield. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Smithfield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Eat & Drink in Smithfield
Places to eat & drink(1)
Black & White Coffee Cartel Timaru
Shops in Smithfield
Shops(2)
Bunnings Timaru
Bunnings Warehouse Timaru
Smithfield Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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