Ingle Farm vs Para Hills
The verdict
Para Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $776K versus $802K in Ingle Farm. Ingle Farm rates higher for education (54 vs 48). Ingle Farm has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 54 min). On the separate residential safety score, Para Hills rates higher (61 vs 45/100 in Ingle Farm).
Scores
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 64 |
| Transport | 72 | 70 |
| Education | 54 | 48 |
| Liveability | 68 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,543 | 6,793 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,286 | $1,420 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ingle Farm Moderate Growth · Para Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $802K | $776K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.8% | 11.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 377 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 335 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,210 | 5,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ingle Farm · Para Hills
Transport
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ingle Farm | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,543 | 6,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,800 | 6,928 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,716 | 7,583 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ingle Farm or Para Hills?
Para Hills has the higher residential safety score (Ingle Farm 45/100 vs Para Hills 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Ingle Farm or Para Hills?
Para Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $776K versus $802K.
Which has better schools, Ingle Farm or Para Hills?
Ingle Farm has a higher average school ICSEA (Ingle Farm 987 vs Para Hills 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ingle Farm or Para Hills?
Ingle Farm has the higher transport score (Ingle Farm 72/100 vs Para Hills 70/100).
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