Mawson Lakes vs Parafield
The verdict
Mawson Lakes rates higher for education (69 vs 25). Parafield rates higher for liveability (67 vs 53). Mawson Lakes is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
Mawson LakesParafield
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 60 |
| Transport | 93 | 83 |
| Education | 69 | 25 |
| Liveability | 53 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,794 | 21 |
| Median age | 33 | 22 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,940 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 55.2% | 33.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | Data not available |
Growth: Mawson Lakes Stable · Parafield —
Property
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $859K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 297 | 9,524 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,481 | 1,047,619 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mawson Lakes · Parafield
Transport
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 920 m |
Liveability
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 3 |
| Parks | 49 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 14.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,794 | 21 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,746 | 21 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,775 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Mawson Lakes or Parafield?
Mawson Lakes has the higher transport score (Mawson Lakes 93/100 vs Parafield 83/100).
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