Mount Gambier vs Parafield Gardens
The verdict
Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 62). Parafield Gardens rates higher for transport (91 vs 0). Parafield Gardens is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 23.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Parafield Gardens rates higher (71 vs 64/100 in Mount Gambier).
Scores
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 68 |
| Transport | 0 | 91 |
| Education | 38 | 49 |
| Liveability | 76 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,591 | 18,467 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,197 | $1,384 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.6% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 55.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mount Gambier Stable · Parafield Gardens —
Property
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $829K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 25.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $470 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 211 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 217 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,182 | 4,765 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 6 |
| Government | 8 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 974 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Gambier · Parafield Gardens
Transport
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 357.7 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 1 |
| Parks | 48 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.9 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.9 km | 16.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Gambier | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,591 | 18,467 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,945 | 18,351 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,650 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | -0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Gambier or Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Mount Gambier 64/100 vs Parafield Gardens 71/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Gambier or Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Gambier 955 vs Parafield Gardens 974; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Gambier or Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens has the higher transport score (Mount Gambier 0/100 vs Parafield Gardens 91/100).
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