Ingle Farm vs Para Vista
The verdict
Ingle Farm is more affordable, with a median house price of $802K versus $814K in Para Vista. Ingle Farm rates higher for transport (72 vs 54). Para Vista rates higher for liveability (76 vs 68). Ingle Farm is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 9.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Para Vista rates higher (63 vs 45/100 in Ingle Farm).
Scores
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 61 |
| Transport | 72 | 54 |
| Education | 54 | 52 |
| Liveability | 68 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,543 | 3,023 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,286 | $1,276 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Ingle Farm Moderate Growth · Para Vista Moderate Growth
Property
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $802K | $814K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.8% | 20.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 377 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 335 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,210 | 5,293 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ingle Farm · Para Vista
Transport
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ingle Farm | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,543 | 3,023 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,800 | 3,104 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,716 | 3,395 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ingle Farm or Para Vista?
Para Vista has the higher residential safety score (Ingle Farm 45/100 vs Para Vista 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Ingle Farm or Para Vista?
Ingle Farm is more affordable, with a median house price of $802K versus $814K.
Which has better schools, Ingle Farm or Para Vista?
Para Vista has a higher average school ICSEA (Ingle Farm 987 vs Para Vista 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ingle Farm or Para Vista?
Ingle Farm has the higher transport score (Ingle Farm 72/100 vs Para Vista 54/100).
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