Parafield Gardens
SA 5107 · Salisbury
18,467 (2021) → 18,351 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parafield Gardens is a suburb in Salisbury, SA 5107, about 16km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $829K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Parafield Gardens has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5107 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.2%), Vietnam (5.05%), England (3.56%), Afghanistan (3.55%), Philippines (2.47%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (7.48%), Punjabi (4.2%), Gujarati (3.36%), Khmer (3.28%), Arabic (1.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Garden CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1029
- Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1000
- Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 968
- The Pines SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Karrendi Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Parafield Gardens High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 928
Nearby (within 10km)
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 926
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 937
- Thomas More CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 973
- Temple Christian College - Bethany CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- Bethany Christian School IncorporatedPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 996
- Mawson Lakes SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1060
- Settlers Farm Campus R-6Primary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 951
- Paralowie SchoolCombined · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 909
- Endeavour CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1083
- Brahma Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 906
- Salisbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 913
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para CampusCombined · Government · 3.9km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Parafield Gardens
Is Parafield Gardens safe?
Parafield Gardens has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,765 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Parafield Gardens?
In Parafield Gardens, the median house price is $829K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Parafield Gardens from Adelaide CBD?
Parafield Gardens is about 16.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 975 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parafield Gardens?
Parafield Gardens has a transport score of 92/100, including 2 train stations and 70 bus stops.