Bolivar vs Paralowie
The verdict
Paralowie rates higher for liveability (69 vs 25). Bolivar is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
BolivarParalowie
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 56 |
| Transport | 28 | 58 |
| Education | 26 | 37 |
| Liveability | 25 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 357 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 61 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $756 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 7.7% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 55.2% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bolivar Stable · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,521 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 60,784 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolivar · Paralowie
Transport
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.8 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bolivar | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 357 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 367 | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 383 | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bolivar or Paralowie?
Paralowie has the higher transport score (Bolivar 28/100 vs Paralowie 58/100).
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