Paralowie vs Prospect
The verdict
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $1.48M in Prospect. Prospect rates higher for education (81 vs 37). Paralowie is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 8.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Prospect rates higher (72 vs 60/100 in Paralowie).
Scores
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 85 |
| Transport | 58 | 91 |
| Education | 37 | 81 |
| Liveability | 69 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,504 | 14,584 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,479 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Paralowie Stable · Prospect Moderate Growth
Property
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $737K | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,405 | 6,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Paralowie · Prospect
Transport
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Paralowie | 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 | 2 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 22 |
| Parks | 21 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Paralowie | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,504 | 14,584 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,999 | 15,451 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,791 | 16,759 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Paralowie or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher residential safety score (Paralowie 60/100 vs Prospect 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Paralowie or Prospect?
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $1.48M.
Which has better schools, Paralowie or Prospect?
Prospect has a higher average school ICSEA (Paralowie 953 vs Prospect 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Paralowie or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher transport score (Paralowie 58/100 vs Prospect 91/100).
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