Skip to main content
BestSchools
Account

South Australia location profile

Parafield Gardens SA 5107

Parafield Gardens is a family-friendly, multicultural suburb in Adelaide’s north with predominantly 1970s–1990s detached homes and growing infill. It offers good value relative to inner suburbs, convenient shopping, and easy access to nearby employment hubs such as Mawson Lakes and the Parafield Airport precinct.

Explore schools in Parafield Gardens

Compare local schools using the BestSchools list and interactive map.

Compare schools

Why families consider Parafield Gardens

Diverse, working- and middle‑income households with many young families and established long‑term residents; practical, suburban lifestyle with schools, parks, and convenient retail nearby.

Amenities & services

  • Martins Plaza Shopping Centre (Parafield Gardens)
  • Hollywood Plaza (Salisbury Downs)
  • Parabanks Shopping Centre (Salisbury)
  • Mawson Lakes Central
  • Parafield Gardens Family Health and local GP/dental clinics
  • Lyell McEwin Hospital (Elizabeth Vale)
  • Cafés and takeaways along Kings Rd and Martins Rd
  • Salisbury Community Hub Library — 34 Church St, Salisbury
  • Mawson Lakes Library (Mawson Centre) — Main St, Mawson Lakes

Transport & connectivity

  • Train: Gawler line – nearby stations Parafield, Greenfields, and Salisbury
  • Buses: Adelaide Metro services via Kings Rd, Martins Rd, Salisbury Hwy linking to Mawson Lakes and Salisbury Interchange
  • Major roads: Salisbury Hwy (A13), Kings Rd, Port Wakefield Rd (A1), Main North Rd (A20)

Lifestyle & recreation

  • The Gardens Recreation Centre (indoor courts, community programs)
  • Local sports ovals and clubs (soccer, cricket, netball)
  • Little Para River Linear Park (walking/cycling)
  • HOYTS Salisbury (Parabanks) and nearby dining precincts
  • Greenfields Wetlands
  • Little Para River Linear Park
  • The Gardens Reserve

Education context

Multiple long day care, preschool and OSHC options (e.g., Goodstart and community centres) with generally good availability; infant rooms may have waitlists in peak periods.

  • University of South Australia — Mawson Lakes Campus (nearby)
  • TAFE SA — Parafield (Aviation) and Salisbury campuses
  • University of Adelaide — North Terrace (CBD)
  • UniSA City East/West — Adelaide CBD