Overall score
Parafield Gardens
64.2/100
Salisbury
60.3/100
Parafield Gardens vs Salisbury, SA suburb comparison
Parafield Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Parafield GardensSalisbury
Crime rate
Parafield Gardens
46.5 / 1k
Salisbury
161.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parafield Gardens
164
Salisbury
454
Population
Parafield Gardens
18,467
Salisbury
8,841
Metric leadParafield Gardens 6Salisbury 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 retireesParafield Gardens
- Best for familiesParafield Gardens
- Best for investmentParafield 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 | Parafield Gardens | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.2/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 161.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 63 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 454 |
| Planning activity | 150 | 87 |
| Population | 18,467 | 8,841 |
| 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 Salisbury is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Parafield Gardens tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Salisbury stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Parafield Gardens, while Salisbury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.