Smithfield, New South Wales

Smithfield Sydney, New South Wales
Smithfield Museum
Smithfield
Coordinates	33°51′10″S 150°55′55″E / 33.85278°S 150.93194°E / -33.85278; 150.93194Coordinates: 33°51′10″S 150°55′55″E / 33.85278°S 150.93194°E / -33.85278; 150.93194
Population	11,019 (2011 census)
Established	1836
Postcode(s)	2164
LGA(s)	City of Fairfield Cumberland Council
State electorate(s)	Prospect Fairfield
Federal Division(s)	McMahon
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.1 °C 74 °F 12.2 °C 54 °F 870.6 mm 34.3 in
Suburbs around Smithfield: Pemulwuy Greystanes Merrylands West Wetherill Park Smithfield Woodpark Fairfield West Fairfield Heights Guildford West

Smithfield is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Smithfield is located 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of the City of Fairfield and Cumberland Council. The suburb is in the Greater Western Sydney region.

Smithfield's altitude ranges from 21 to 48 m (69 to 157 ft) above sea level (towards the west, around Brenan Park, are the relatively highly elevated places). Geologically, the suburb sits on the Cumberland Plain. The suburb is a mix of residential, industrial and commercial areas, but is mostly characterized by low-density housing.

Aboriginal people from the Cabrogal tribe, a sub-group of the Gandangara tribe, have lived in the Fairfield area for over 30,000 years.

White settlement began in the area in the early 19th century. Smithfield was originally known as Chilsholm's Bush. In 1867, Smithfield was a semi-rural settlement populated by vine growers, gardeners, wood timber cutters, orchards and tanneries. Early settlers were attracted to Smithfield by its good soil, dependable water supply and easy access to the Colony's established towns. Some of the best farming land was in the district to the west and southwest of the Smithfield area.