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Green Fields vs Parafield Gardens

The verdict

Parafield Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $882K in Green Fields. Parafield Gardens rates higher for transport (91 vs 73). Green Fields is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 5.1 km).

Scores

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Overall6168
Transport7391
Education5249
Liveability5762

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Population17018,467
Median age3536
Median household income (wk)$1,542$1,384
Bachelor degree or higher36.4%33.8%
Born in Australia59.4%55.3%
Avg household size2.92.9

Growth: Green Fields Stable · Parafield Gardens

Property

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Median house price$882K$829K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available25.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.6%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Residential safety score71
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available211
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available217
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)28,2354,765

Total incidents over time

Schools

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Total schools06
Government04
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available974

See the full school list on each profile: Green Fields · Parafield Gardens

Transport

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Transport score7391
Train stations02
Bus stops670
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5741
Nearest train station (km)1.3 km1.5 km

Liveability

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks022
PlaygroundsData not available7
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)4.0 km5.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)14.8 km16.3 km
Nearest beach (km)9.0 km8.6 km
Nearest hospital (km)7.6 km6.2 km

Population & growth

Green FieldsParafield Gardens
Population (2021)17018,467
Estimated 202518218,351
Projected 2041182Data not available
Annual growth rate1.72%-0.16%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Green Fields or Parafield Gardens?

Parafield Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $882K.

Which has better public transport, Green Fields or Parafield Gardens?

Parafield Gardens has the higher transport score (Green Fields 73/100 vs Parafield Gardens 91/100).

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Data sources

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