Gulfview Heights vs Para Hills
The verdict
Para Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $776K versus $987K in Gulfview Heights. Para Hills rates higher for transport (70 vs 52). Para Hills is closer to the coast (8.7 km vs 10.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gulfview Heights rates higher (76 vs 61/100 in Para Hills).
Scores
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 64 |
| Transport | 52 | 70 |
| Education | 49 | 48 |
| Liveability | 71 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,674 | 6,793 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,953 | $1,420 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Gulfview Heights Moderate Growth · Para Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $987K | $776K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.4% | 11.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $682 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 218 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,259 | 5,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gulfview Heights · Para Hills
Transport
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.1 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Gulfview Heights | Para Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,674 | 6,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,747 | 6,928 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,101 | 7,583 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gulfview Heights or Para Hills?
Gulfview Heights has the higher residential safety score (Gulfview Heights 76/100 vs Para Hills 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Gulfview Heights or Para Hills?
Para Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $776K versus $987K.
Which has better schools, Gulfview Heights or Para Hills?
Gulfview Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Gulfview Heights 1002 vs Para Hills 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gulfview Heights or Para Hills?
Para Hills has the higher transport score (Gulfview Heights 52/100 vs Para Hills 70/100).
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