Happy Valley vs Parafield Gardens
The verdict
Parafield Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $829K in Happy Valley. Happy Valley rates higher for education (56 vs 49). Parafield Gardens rates higher for transport (91 vs 43). Parafield Gardens is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Parafield Gardens).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 68 |
| Transport | 43 | 91 |
| Education | 56 | 49 |
| Liveability | 60 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 18,467 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,384 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 55.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Parafield Gardens —
Property
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $829K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | 25.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 211 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 217 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 4,765 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 974 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Parafield Gardens
Transport
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 26 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 16.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 18,467 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 18,351 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | -0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Parafield Gardens?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Parafield Gardens 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Happy Valley or Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $829K.
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Parafield Gardens?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Parafield Gardens 974; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Parafield Gardens 91/100).
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