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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 LakesParafield
Overall7260
Transport9383
Education6925
Liveability5367

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Mawson LakesParafield
Population13,79421
Median age3322
Median household income (wk)$1,940Data not available
Bachelor degree or higher53.0%0.0%
Born in Australia55.2%33.3%
Avg household size2.6Data not available

Growth: Mawson Lakes Stable · Parafield

Property

Mawson LakesParafield
Median house price$859KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY12.9%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$630Data not available
Rental yield (house)3.1%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Mawson LakesParafield
Residential safety score63
Break & enter dwelling /100k225Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k2979,524
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,4811,047,619

Total incidents over time

Schools

Mawson LakesParafield
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,067Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Mawson Lakes · Parafield

Transport

Mawson LakesParafield
Transport score9383
Train stations11
Bus stops585
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3438
Nearest train station (km)750 m920 m

Liveability

Mawson LakesParafield
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants143
Parks490
Playgrounds8Data not available
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)4.6 km6.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)13.1 km14.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.5 km6.2 km

Population & growth

Mawson LakesParafield
Population (2021)13,79421
Estimated 202514,74621
Projected 204114,775Data not available
Annual growth rate1.68%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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Data sources

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