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Parafield Gardens vs Port Lincoln

The verdict

Parafield Gardens rates higher for transport (91 vs 0). Port Lincoln is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Parafield Gardens rates higher (71 vs 18/100 in Port Lincoln).

Scores

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Overall6828
Transport910
Education4931
Liveability6254

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

Demographics

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Population18,46714,458
Median age3641
Median household income (wk)$1,384$1,243
Bachelor degree or higher33.8%21.7%
Born in Australia55.3%84.2%
Avg household size2.92.3

Growth: Parafield Gardens · Port Lincoln Stable

Property

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Median house price$829KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY25.1%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$520
Rental yield (house)3.6%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Residential safety score7118
Break & enter dwelling /100k211740
Motor vehicle theft /100k217387
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,76513,425

Total incidents over time

Schools

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Total schools68
Government46
Independent11
Average ICSEA974919

See the full school list on each profile: Parafield Gardens · Port Lincoln

Transport

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Transport score910
Train stations20
Bus stops700
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)41Data not available
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km240.4 km

Liveability

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Summer max temp29.0°C24.5°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550480
Supermarkets33
Cafes & restaurants112
Parks2231
Playgrounds75
Swimming poolsData not available8
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)5.1 km1.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)16.3 km252.0 km
Nearest beach (km)8.6 km3.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.2 km740 m

Population & growth

Parafield GardensPort Lincoln
Population (2021)18,46714,458
Estimated 202518,35114,649
Projected 2041Data not available14,836
Annual growth rate-0.16%0.33%

Common questions

Which is safer, Parafield Gardens or Port Lincoln?

Parafield Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Parafield Gardens 71/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).

Which has better schools, Parafield Gardens or Port Lincoln?

Parafield Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Parafield Gardens 974 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Parafield Gardens or Port Lincoln?

Parafield Gardens has the higher transport score (Parafield Gardens 91/100 vs Port Lincoln 0/100).

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Data sources

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