Nirimba Fields vs Parklea
Nirimba Fields (median $1,236,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Parklea ($1,432,500). Over the past year, Nirimba Fields (-0.7%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Parklea (-1.3%) on house-price growth.
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Nirimba Fields and Parklea side by side
| Measure | Nirimba Fields | Parklea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,236,000 | $1,432,500 |
| Median unit | $377,280 | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.7% | -1.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $878/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1077 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,632 | 3,684 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 768 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Parklea scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parklea (1085) sits above Nirimba Fields (1077). Parklea skews owner-occupied (77%), Nirimba Fields runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
- For buyers
- Nirimba Fields is the lower entry point at $1,236,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Parklea delivers the better gross yield (3.19% vs 3.07%), but Nirimba Fields has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Parklea edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1077).
Nirimba Fields vs Parklea: common questions
Is Nirimba Fields or Parklea cheaper to buy in?
Nirimba Fields has the lower median house price at $1,236,000, roughly 14% below Parklea ($1,432,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Nirimba Fields or Parklea?
Over the past 12 months, Nirimba Fields grew -0.7% vs -1.3% in Parklea, a gap of 0.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Nirimba Fields or Parklea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parklea scores 1085 vs 1077 in Nirimba Fields. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Nirimba Fields or Parklea?
Parklea scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Nirimba Fields or Parklea?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.19% in Parklea vs 3.07% in Nirimba Fields. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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