Overall score
Bolivar
17.6/100
Parafield Gardens
37.6/100
Bolivar vs Parafield Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Parafield Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BolivarParafield Gardens
Crime rate
Bolivar
1116.5 / 1k
Parafield Gardens
46.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolivar
6
Parafield Gardens
171
Population
Bolivar
357
Parafield Gardens
18,467
Metric leadBolivar 3Parafield Gardens 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesParafield Gardens
- Best for familiesParafield Gardens
- Best for best valueParafield Gardens
- Best for best schoolsParafield Gardens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bolivar | Parafield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 17.6/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1116.5 / 1k | 46.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 73 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 171 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 179 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Population | 357 | 18,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bolivar is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Parafield Gardens is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Bolivar is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Parafield Gardens answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Parafield Gardens, while Bolivar remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.