Fountaindale vs Niagara Park
The verdict
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $2.08M in Fountaindale. Fountaindale rates higher for education (58 vs 53). Niagara Park rates higher for transport (87 vs 43). Fountaindale is closer to the coast (8.5 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Niagara Park rates higher (92 vs 43/100 in Fountaindale).
Scores
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 69 |
| Transport | 43 | 87 |
| Education | 58 | 53 |
| Liveability | 31 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 2,779 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,903 | $1,780 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.1% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Fountaindale Stable · Niagara Park Stable
Property
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.08M | $984K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $730K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 24.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 689 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,234 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fountaindale · Niagara Park
Transport
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 162 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 940 m |
Liveability
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.5 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.1 km | 56.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.5 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fountaindale | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 726 | 2,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 725 | 2,788 |
| Projected 2041 | 768 | 3,049 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fountaindale or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has the higher residential safety score (Fountaindale 43/100 vs Niagara Park 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Fountaindale or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $2.08M.
Which has better schools, Fountaindale or Niagara Park?
Fountaindale has a higher average school ICSEA (Fountaindale 1092 vs Niagara Park 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fountaindale or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has the higher transport score (Fountaindale 43/100 vs Niagara Park 87/100).
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