Dean Park vs Nirimba Fields
The verdict
Dean Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.41M in Nirimba Fields. Dean Park rates higher for transport (64 vs 57). Nirimba Fields rates higher for education (77 vs 49). Nirimba Fields is closer to the coast (33.9 km vs 35.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dean Park rates higher (79 vs 51/100 in Nirimba Fields).
Scores
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 70 |
| Transport | 64 | 57 |
| Education | 49 | 77 |
| Liveability | 75 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 1,632 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,846 | $2,567 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 66.6% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 30.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Dean Park Stable · Nirimba Fields High Growth
Property
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $843K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.0% | 19.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 72 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 63 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 245 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 723 | 674 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,113 | 3,799 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dean Park · Nirimba Fields
Transport
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.8 km | 33.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.6 km | 35.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Dean Park | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,180 | 1,632 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,143 | 2,389 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,196 | 3,215 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.29% | 10.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dean Park or Nirimba Fields?
Dean Park has the higher residential safety score (Dean Park 79/100 vs Nirimba Fields 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Dean Park or Nirimba Fields?
Dean Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Dean Park or Nirimba Fields?
Nirimba Fields has a higher average school ICSEA (Dean Park 995 vs Nirimba Fields 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dean Park or Nirimba Fields?
Dean Park has the higher transport score (Dean Park 64/100 vs Nirimba Fields 57/100).
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