Fairview Park vs Golden Grove
The verdict
Fairview Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $907K in Golden Grove. Fairview Park rates higher for transport (44 vs 32). Fairview Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (67 vs 74 min).
Scores
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 46 |
| Transport | 44 | 32 |
| Education | 50 | 49 |
| Liveability | 63 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,792 | 10,299 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,913 | $1,669 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fairview Park Stable · Golden Grove Stable
Property
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $840K | $907K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.4% | 29.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 79 | 117 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 58 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,899 | 4,282 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairview Park · Golden Grove
Transport
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.7 km | 8.2 km |
Liveability
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 8 |
| Parks | 10 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.4 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fairview Park | Golden Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,792 | 10,299 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,919 | 10,238 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,132 | 10,998 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | -0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairview Park or Golden Grove?
Fairview Park and Golden Grove have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairview Park or Golden Grove?
Fairview Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $840K versus $907K.
Which has better schools, Fairview Park or Golden Grove?
Golden Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Fairview Park 1026 vs Golden Grove 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fairview Park or Golden Grove?
Fairview Park has the higher transport score (Fairview Park 44/100 vs Golden Grove 32/100).
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