Park Ridge vs Park Ridge South
The verdict
Park Ridge rates higher for liveability (54 vs 30). Park Ridge is closer to the coast (24.6 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
Park RidgePark Ridge South
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 27 |
| Transport | 21 | 14 |
| Education | 39 | 38 |
| Liveability | 54 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,455 | 1,680 |
| Median age | 30 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,418 | $1,965 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 56.4% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Park Ridge — · Park Ridge South —
Property
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,041 | 1,012 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 568 | 595 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Park Ridge · Park Ridge South
Transport
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 91 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.6 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.5 km | 28.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,455 | 1,680 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,700 | 1,712 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 8.46% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Park Ridge or Park Ridge South?
Park Ridge and Park Ridge South have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better public transport, Park Ridge or Park Ridge South?
Park Ridge has the higher transport score (Park Ridge 21/100 vs Park Ridge South 14/100).
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