Para Hills vs Para Hills West
The verdict
Para Hills West is more affordable, with a median house price of $721K versus $776K in Para Hills. Para Hills rates higher for transport (70 vs 63). Para Hills West is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 8.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Para Hills rates higher (61 vs 48/100 in Para Hills West).
Scores
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 60 |
| Transport | 70 | 63 |
| Education | 48 | 47 |
| Liveability | 72 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,793 | 3,295 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,420 | $1,127 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.6% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 59.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Para Hills Moderate Growth · Para Hills West Moderate Growth
Property
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $776K | $721K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | 30.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 243 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 516 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,727 | 11,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Para Hills · Para Hills West
Transport
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 14.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Para Hills | Para Hills West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,793 | 3,295 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,928 | 3,361 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,583 | 3,678 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Para Hills or Para Hills West?
Para Hills has the higher residential safety score (Para Hills 61/100 vs Para Hills West 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Para Hills or Para Hills West?
Para Hills West is more affordable, with a median house price of $721K versus $776K.
Which has better schools, Para Hills or Para Hills West?
Para Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Para Hills 982 vs Para Hills West 945; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Para Hills or Para Hills West?
Para Hills has the higher transport score (Para Hills 70/100 vs Para Hills West 63/100).
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