Parafield Gardens vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Parafield Gardens rates higher for transport (92 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 Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 28 |
| Transport | 92 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 31 |
| Liveability | 62 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,467 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,384 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 55.3% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Parafield Gardens — · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 25.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,765 | 13,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 8 |
| Government | 4 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 922 |
See the full school list on each profile: Parafield Gardens · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 24.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 480 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 12 |
| Parks | 22 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.3 km | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Parafield Gardens | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,467 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,351 | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 14,836 |
| 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 975 vs Port Lincoln 922; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Parafield Gardens or Port Lincoln?
Parafield Gardens has the higher transport score (Parafield Gardens 92/100 vs Port Lincoln 0/100).
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