Bossley Park vs Prairiewood
The verdict
Prairiewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.40M in Bossley Park. Prairiewood rates higher for transport (54 vs 46). Prairiewood is closer to the coast (25.6 km vs 27.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bossley Park rates higher (100 vs 82/100 in Prairiewood).
Scores
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 64 |
| Transport | 46 | 54 |
| Education | 48 | 50 |
| Liveability | 81 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,492 | 3,457 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 33.7% |
| Born in Australia | 41.4% | 43.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bossley Park Stable · Prairiewood Stable
Property
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | $885K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 52 | 58 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 87 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 284 | 607 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,898 | 6,075 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bossley Park · Prairiewood
Transport
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 19 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 25.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.8 km | 27.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 370 m |
Population & growth
| Bossley Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,492 | 3,457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,407 | 3,418 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,761 | 3,555 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bossley Park or Prairiewood?
Bossley Park has the higher residential safety score (Bossley Park 100/100 vs Prairiewood 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Bossley Park or Prairiewood?
Prairiewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Bossley Park or Prairiewood?
Prairiewood has a higher average school ICSEA (Bossley Park 950 vs Prairiewood 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bossley Park or Prairiewood?
Prairiewood has the higher transport score (Bossley Park 46/100 vs Prairiewood 54/100).
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