Para Hills West vs Parafield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Para Hills West (982) sits above Parafield (970).

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Para Hills West and Parafield side by side

MeasurePara Hills WestParafield
Price and market
Median house$890,000–
Median unit$208,800–
House price change, 12 months+22.8%–
Renting
House rent$600/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$520/wk–
Owner occupied60.0%–
Renter occupied37.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA982970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score5656
Transit score00
Bike score3045
Population3,29521
Median age3822
Climate
Annual rainfall469 mm469 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.4°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Para Hills West edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 970).

Para Hills West vs Parafield: common questions

Does Para Hills West or Parafield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Para Hills West scores 982 vs 970 in Parafield. 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.