Para Vista vs Walkley Heights
The verdict
Para Vista is more affordable, with a median house price of $814K versus $1.09M in Walkley Heights. Para Vista rates higher for liveability (76 vs 71). Walkley Heights rates higher for education (62 vs 52). Walkley Heights is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 9.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Walkley Heights rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Para Vista).
Scores
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 66 |
| Transport | 54 | 63 |
| Education | 52 | 62 |
| Liveability | 76 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,023 | 3,513 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,276 | $1,773 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.2% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Para Vista Moderate Growth · Walkley Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $814K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.2% | 34.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 331 | 85 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 57 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,293 | 2,306 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Para Vista · Walkley Heights
Transport
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Para Vista | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,023 | 3,513 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,104 | 3,607 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,395 | 3,945 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Para Vista or Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights has the higher residential safety score (Para Vista 63/100 vs Walkley Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Para Vista or Walkley Heights?
Para Vista is more affordable, with a median house price of $814K versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Para Vista or Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights has the higher transport score (Para Vista 54/100 vs Walkley Heights 63/100).
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