Salisbury Downs vs Parafield Gardens
Salisbury Downs (median $822,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Parafield Gardens ($880,000). Over the past year, Parafield Gardens (+18.9%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Salisbury Downs (+16.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Salisbury Downs | Parafield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $822,500 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $199,440 | $218,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | +18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $572/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,296 | 18,467 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 449 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°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
Salisbury Downs scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 6/100 ), 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 $822,500 median, 7% 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: Salisbury Downs delivers the better gross yield (3.62% vs 3.55%), but Parafield Gardens 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
- Parafield Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 947).
Salisbury Downs vs Parafield Gardens: common questions
Is Salisbury Downs or Parafield Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury Downs has the lower median house price at $822,500, roughly 7% below Parafield Gardens ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Salisbury Downs or Parafield Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Parafield Gardens grew +18.9% vs +16.5% in Salisbury Downs, a gap of 2.4 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 Salisbury Downs or Parafield Gardens 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, Salisbury Downs or Parafield Gardens?
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, Salisbury Downs or Parafield Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Salisbury Downs vs 3.55% in Parafield Gardens. 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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