Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. Parafield Gardens scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Parafield Gardens | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 41 | 73 |
| Safety | 52 | 15 |
| Wealth | 25 | 7 |
| Value | 36 | 12 |
| Parks | 44 | 20 |
| Cafés | 28 | 81 |
| Transit | 22 | 40 |
| Green space | 59 | 72 |
| Active & healthy | 43 | 60 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 81 | 90 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $273/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $880,000 | $822,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 65 | 15 |
| Population | 18,467 | 6,296 |
| Full profile | Parafield Gardens in full | Salisbury Downs 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.
Salisbury Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($822,500 vs $880,000).
Parafield Gardens scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Parafield Gardens or Salisbury Downs.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →