Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.9 km apart, on the same open data. Mawson Lakes scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Mawson Lakes | Parafield Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 36 | 41 |
| Safety | 37 | 52 |
| Wealth | 80 | 25 |
| Value | 78 | 36 |
| Parks | 96 | 44 |
| Cafés | 71 | 28 |
| Transit | 32 | 22 |
| Green space | 69 | 59 |
| Active & healthy | 57 | 43 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 70 | 81 |
| Median rent | $360/wk | $300/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $920,000 | $880,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 27 | 65 |
| Population | 13,794 | 18,467 |
| Full profile | Mawson Lakes in full | Parafield Gardens in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Parafield Gardens scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Parafield Gardens has the lower median house price of the two ($880,000 vs $920,000).
Mawson Lakes scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mawson Lakes or Parafield Gardens.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →