Athelstone vs Paradise
The verdict
Paradise is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.03M in Athelstone. Paradise rates higher for liveability (77 vs 55). Paradise is closer to the coast (12.9 km vs 15.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Paradise rates higher (97 vs 82/100 in Athelstone).
Scores
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 67 |
| Transport | 45 | 55 |
| Education | 72 | 69 |
| Liveability | 55 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,601 | 7,217 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,941 | $1,386 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.0% | 44.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 62.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Athelstone Moderate Growth · Paradise Moderate Growth
Property
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.2% | 4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $665 | $385 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 152 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 187 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,739 | 3,672 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Athelstone · Paradise
Transport
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.3 km | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 12.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Athelstone | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,601 | 7,217 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,926 | 7,579 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,583 | 8,297 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Athelstone or Paradise?
Paradise has the higher residential safety score (Athelstone 82/100 vs Paradise 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Athelstone or Paradise?
Paradise is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Athelstone or Paradise?
Athelstone has a higher average school ICSEA (Athelstone 1078 vs Paradise 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Athelstone or Paradise?
Paradise has the higher transport score (Athelstone 45/100 vs Paradise 55/100).
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