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Parafield Gardens vs Salisbury Downs

The verdict

Salisbury Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $829K in Parafield Gardens. Parafield Gardens rates higher for education (49 vs 41). Salisbury Downs rates higher for liveability (77 vs 62). Parafield Gardens is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Parafield Gardens rates higher (71 vs 42/100 in Salisbury Downs).

Scores

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Overall6870
Transport9188
Education4941
Liveability6277

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

Demographics

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Population18,4676,296
Median age3637
Median household income (wk)$1,384$1,134
Bachelor degree or higher33.8%24.3%
Born in Australia55.3%56.3%
Avg household size2.92.6

Growth: Parafield Gardens · Salisbury Downs Moderate Growth

Property

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Median house price$829K$750K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY25.1%27.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$550
Rental yield (house)3.6%3.4%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Residential safety score7142
Break & enter dwelling /100k211365
Motor vehicle theft /100k217397
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,76510,959

Total incidents over time

Schools

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Total schools63
Government42
Independent10
Average ICSEA974955

See the full school list on each profile: Parafield Gardens · Salisbury Downs

Transport

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Transport score9188
Train stations21
Bus stops7022
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4143
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km1.3 km

Liveability

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets32
Cafes & restaurants19
Parks224
Playgrounds73
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)5.1 km6.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)16.3 km17.6 km
Nearest beach (km)8.6 km9.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.2 km4.5 km

Population & growth

Parafield GardensSalisbury Downs
Population (2021)18,4676,296
Estimated 202518,3516,402
Projected 2041Data not available7,041
Annual growth rate-0.16%0.42%

Common questions

Which is safer, Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs?

Parafield Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Parafield Gardens 71/100 vs Salisbury Downs 42/100).

Which is more affordable, Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs?

Salisbury Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $829K.

Which has better schools, Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs?

Parafield Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Parafield Gardens 974 vs Salisbury Downs 955; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs?

Parafield Gardens has the higher transport score (Parafield Gardens 91/100 vs Salisbury Downs 88/100).

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