Acacia Gardens vs Parklea
The verdict
Acacia Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.48M in Parklea. Acacia Gardens rates higher for transport (76 vs 55). Parklea rates higher for liveability (89 vs 83).
Scores
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 67 |
| Transport | 76 | 55 |
| Education | 74 | 56 |
| Liveability | 83 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,668 | 3,684 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,796 | $2,832 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 52.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Growth: Acacia Gardens Stable · Parklea Stable
Property
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $966K | $663K |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 300 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,690 | 1,574 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Acacia Gardens · Parklea
Transport
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.1 km | 31.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 31.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Acacia Gardens | Parklea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,668 | 3,684 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,722 | 3,728 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,811 | 3,757 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Acacia Gardens or Parklea?
Parklea has the higher residential safety score (Acacia Gardens 99/100 vs Parklea 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Acacia Gardens or Parklea?
Acacia Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.48M.
Which has better public transport, Acacia Gardens or Parklea?
Acacia Gardens has the higher transport score (Acacia Gardens 76/100 vs Parklea 55/100).
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