Bolivar vs Parafield Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bolivar | Parafield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.1/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 607.8 / 1k | 47.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 73 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 119 |
| Population | 357 | 18,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesParafield Gardens
- Best for familiesParafield Gardens
- Best for investmentParafield Gardens
- Best for best valueParafield Gardens
- Best for best schoolsParafield Gardens
Comparison summary
Bolivar and Parafield Gardens offer different strengths across official suburb data. Parafield Gardens leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Parafield Gardens; Housing (desirability) favours Bolivar; Crime rate favours Parafield Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Parafield Gardens, Families → Parafield Gardens, Investment → Parafield Gardens, Best value → Parafield Gardens.