Mawson Lakes 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 | Mawson Lakes | Parafield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.8 / 1k | 47.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 73 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 560 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 119 |
| Population | 13,794 | 18,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMawson Lakes
- Best for familiesParafield Gardens
- Best for investmentParafield Gardens
- Best for best valueParafield Gardens
- Best for best schoolsParafield Gardens
Comparison summary
Mawson Lakes 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 Parafield Gardens; Crime rate favours Parafield Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mawson Lakes, Families → Parafield Gardens, Investment → Parafield Gardens, Best value → Parafield Gardens.