Para Hills West
SA 5096 · Salisbury
3,295 (2021) → 3,361 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Para Hills West is a moderate growth suburb in Salisbury, SA 5096, about 14km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $721K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Para Hills West has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5096 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.13%), England (6.89%), Afghanistan (4.13%), Philippines (1.49%), Iran (1.09%)
Top languages: Punjabi (3.58%), Gujarati (3.31%), Arabic (1.55%), Persian ED (1.03%), Italian (0.97%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Para Hills West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981
- Para Hills High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 948
Nearby (within 10km)
- Para Hills SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 978
- Keller Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 941
- North Ingle SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 998
- Endeavour CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- East Para Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 994
- Gulfview Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 993
- Madison Park SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 923
- Ingle Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 967
- Mawson Lakes SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1060
- Karrendi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 955
- Parafield Gardens High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 928
- Keithcot Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1020
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Para Hills West
Is Para Hills West safe?
Para Hills West has a residential safety score of 48/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,502 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Para Hills West?
In Para Hills West, the median house price is $721K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Para Hills West from Adelaide CBD?
Para Hills West is about 14.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Para Hills West?
Para Hills West has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Para Hills West?
Para Hills West has a transport score of 63/100 and 21 bus stops.