Happy Valley vs Paralowie
The verdict
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $829K in Happy Valley. Happy Valley rates higher for education (56 vs 37). Paralowie rates higher for transport (58 vs 43). Paralowie is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Paralowie).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 56 |
| Transport | 43 | 58 |
| Education | 56 | 37 |
| Liveability | 60 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Paralowie
Transport
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 26 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Paralowie?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Paralowie 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Happy Valley or Paralowie?
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $829K.
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Paralowie?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Paralowie 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Paralowie?
Paralowie has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Paralowie 58/100).
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