Parklea vs The Ponds
The verdict
Parklea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.63M in The Ponds. The Ponds rates higher for education (81 vs 56). Parklea has a shorter estimated CBD commute (88 vs 94 min).
Scores
ParkleaThe Ponds
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 76 |
| Transport | 55 | 59 |
| Education | 56 | 81 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,684 | 16,315 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,832 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 52.3% | 45.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Growth: Parklea Stable · The Ponds Stable
Property
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $677K | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 54 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,384 | 1,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Parklea · The Ponds
Transport
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 88 | 94 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.3 km | 30.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.5 km | 33.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Parklea | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,684 | 16,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,728 | 16,750 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,757 | 16,905 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Parklea or The Ponds?
Parklea and The Ponds have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Parklea or The Ponds?
Parklea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.63M.
Which has better public transport, Parklea or The Ponds?
The Ponds has the higher transport score (Parklea 55/100 vs The Ponds 59/100).
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