Greenfield Park vs Prairiewood
The verdict
Prairiewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.41M in Greenfield Park. Greenfield Park rates higher for transport (60 vs 54). Prairiewood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (80 vs 82 min). On the separate residential safety score, Greenfield Park rates higher (99 vs 82/100 in Prairiewood).
Scores
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 64 |
| Transport | 60 | 54 |
| Education | 47 | 50 |
| Liveability | 86 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,394 | 3,457 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,477 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 33.7% |
| Born in Australia | 35.6% | 43.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Greenfield Park Stable · Prairiewood Stable
Property
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | $808K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 20.7% | -4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 58 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 87 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 607 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,447 | 6,075 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenfield Park · Prairiewood
Transport
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 82 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Greenfield 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.2 km | 25.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.1 km | 27.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 370 m |
Population & growth
| Greenfield Park | Prairiewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,394 | 3,457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,334 | 3,418 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,547 | 3,555 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenfield Park or Prairiewood?
Greenfield Park has the higher residential safety score (Greenfield Park 99/100 vs Prairiewood 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenfield Park or Prairiewood?
Prairiewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Greenfield Park or Prairiewood?
Prairiewood has a higher average school ICSEA (Greenfield Park 941 vs Prairiewood 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greenfield Park or Prairiewood?
Greenfield Park has the higher transport score (Greenfield Park 60/100 vs Prairiewood 54/100).
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