Overall score
Parafield Gardens
64.7/100
Paralowie
64.0/100
Parafield Gardens vs Paralowie, SA suburb comparison
Parafield Gardens for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Parafield GardensParalowie
Crime rate
Parafield Gardens
47.3 / 1k
Paralowie
51.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parafield Gardens
164
Paralowie
163
Population
Parafield Gardens
18,467
Paralowie
17,504
Metric leadParafield Gardens 6Paralowie 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 | Parafield Gardens | Paralowie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.7/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.3 / 1k | 51.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 68 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 163 |
| Planning activity | 147 | 131 |
| Population | 18,467 | 17,504 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Parafield Gardens is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Paralowie is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Parafield Gardens pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Paralowie is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Parafield Gardens, while Paralowie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.