Parafield Gardens vs Prospect
The verdict
Parafield Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $1.48M in Prospect. Prospect rates higher for education (81 vs 49). Parafield Gardens is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 85 |
| Transport | 91 | 91 |
| Education | 49 | 81 |
| Liveability | 62 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,467 | 14,584 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,384 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.8% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 55.3% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Parafield Gardens — · Prospect Moderate Growth
Property
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 25.1% | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,765 | 6,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 6 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Parafield Gardens · Prospect
Transport
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 91 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 22 |
| Parks | 22 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Parafield Gardens | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,467 | 14,584 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,351 | 15,451 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 16,759 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.16% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Parafield Gardens or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher residential safety score (Parafield Gardens 71/100 vs Prospect 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Parafield Gardens or Prospect?
Parafield Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $1.48M.
Which has better schools, Parafield Gardens or Prospect?
Prospect has a higher average school ICSEA (Parafield Gardens 974 vs Prospect 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Parafield Gardens or Prospect?
Parafield Gardens and Prospect have similar transport scores.
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