Para Hills West vs Salisbury South
The verdict
Para Hills West rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Salisbury South rates higher for liveability (78 vs 68). Para Hills West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (55 vs 62 min).
Scores
Para Hills WestSalisbury South
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 61 |
| Transport | 63 | 62 |
| Education | 47 | 39 |
| Liveability | 68 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,295 | 78 |
| Median age | 38 | 83 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,127 | $525 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 19.2% |
| Born in Australia | 59.8% | 42.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.1 |
Growth: Para Hills West Moderate Growth · Salisbury South Moderate Growth
Property
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $721K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 30.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 243 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 516 | 5,128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,502 | 56,410 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Para Hills West · Salisbury South
Transport
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Para Hills West | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,295 | 78 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,361 | 79 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,678 | 87 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Para Hills West or Salisbury South?
Para Hills West has the higher transport score (Para Hills West 63/100 vs Salisbury South 62/100).
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