Para Hills vs Para Vista
The verdict
Para Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $776K versus $814K in Para Vista. Para Hills rates higher for transport (70 vs 54). Para Vista has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 54 min).
Scores
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 61 |
| Transport | 70 | 54 |
| Education | 48 | 52 |
| Liveability | 72 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,793 | 3,023 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,420 | $1,276 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.6% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Para Hills Moderate Growth · Para Vista Moderate Growth
Property
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $776K | $814K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | 20.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,727 | 5,293 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Para Hills · Para Vista
Transport
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Para Hills | Para Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,793 | 3,023 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,928 | 3,104 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,583 | 3,395 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Para Hills or Para Vista?
Para Vista has the higher residential safety score (Para Hills 61/100 vs Para Vista 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Para Hills or Para Vista?
Para Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $776K versus $814K.
Which has better schools, Para Hills or Para Vista?
Para Vista has a higher average school ICSEA (Para Hills 982 vs Para Vista 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Para Hills or Para Vista?
Para Hills has the higher transport score (Para Hills 70/100 vs Para Vista 54/100).
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