Parafield Gardens vs Green Fields
Green Fields scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Green Fields (970) sits above Parafield Gardens (967). Green Fields skews owner-occupied (88%), Parafield Gardens runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Parafield Gardens and Green Fields side by side
| Measure | Parafield Gardens | Green Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | – |
| Median unit | $218,880 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $323/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 12 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,467 | 170 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Green Fields edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 967).
Parafield Gardens vs Green Fields: common questions
Does Parafield Gardens or Green Fields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Green Fields scores 970 vs 967 in Parafield Gardens. 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, Parafield Gardens or Green Fields?
Green Fields scores 12/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
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