Parafield Gardens vs Salisbury Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $875,500 and $845,000. Salisbury Downs edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Salisbury Downs (median $845,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Parafield Gardens ($875,500).
Salisbury Downs scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parafield Gardens (967) sits above Salisbury Downs (947).
For buyers
Salisbury Downs is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Parafield Gardens offers the higher gross rental yield (3.56% vs 3.38%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Parafield Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 947).
Common questions
Is Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury Downs has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 4% below Parafield Gardens ($875,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parafield Gardens scores 967 vs 947 in Salisbury Downs. 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 Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs scores 50/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.56% in Parafield Gardens vs 3.38% in Salisbury Downs. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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