Para Hills West suburb profile
Para Hills West is a suburban area located in the northern part of Adelaide, South Australia. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the suburb offers a mix of residential properties, including traditional homes and modern developments. It provides residents with convenient access to local amenities such as schools, parks, and shopping centers, making it an attractive location for families and professionals. The suburb is well-connected to the rest of Adelaide through public transport and major roadways, ensuring easy commutes. Para Hills West's community spirit and suburban charm make it a desirable place to call home.
Para Hills West property market performance
Current median dwelling price$510,000Past 3 months
Property growth+11.6%Past 12 months
Para Hills West has experienced varied market trends over the past 12 months. House values have seen a modest increase of 2.2%, while unit values have surged by 21.1%. Despite these changes, the current median prices for both houses and units remain unavailable. Over the past three months, 8 houses and 1 unit were sold, indicating limited sales activity in the area.
Houses in Para Hills West are spending a median of 58 days on the market, suggesting a moderate demand, while unit sales data is insufficient to determine market trends. The rental market for houses has seen a slight increase, with average rents rising by 3.6% to $580, whereas unit rental data remains unchanged, reflecting a lack of activity in this segment.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 2.2% | 21.1% |
Sold Past 3 months | 8 | 1 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 58 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $580 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 3.6% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Para Hills West demographics
Para Hills West, located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, offers a blend of suburban tranquility and accessibility to urban amenities. With a population of 3,295, this suburb is characterized by a median age of 38, indicating a mature community with a mix of families and long-term residents. The area is appealing to families, with 38.4% of households being couple families with children, and a significant portion, 35.3%, being couple families without children. This balance reflects a community that values both family life and the convenience of suburban living.
The housing landscape in Para Hills West is diverse, with a notable proportion of properties owned outright (25.6%) and a larger segment owned with a mortgage (36.0%). This suggests a stable community with a mix of established homeowners and newer entrants to the property market. Additionally, 38.4% of the properties are rented, indicating a degree of flexibility and accessibility for those not yet ready to purchase a home.
The median total household income of $1,127 per week reflects the suburb's affordability, making it an attractive option for families and individuals seeking a cost-effective lifestyle without sacrificing access to essential services and amenities. Para Hills West's community is further enriched by its proximity to schools, parks, and shopping centers, providing residents with a well-rounded suburban experience. The suburb's blend of family-friendly living, affordability, and accessibility makes it a desirable location for those looking to settle in the Adelaide area.
Para Hills West infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Para Hills West benefits from established education infrastructure, with both Para Hills West Primary School and Para Hills High School located within the suburb, supporting steady demand from families and reinforcing its appeal as a residential area.[2][6] The suburb sits adjacent to major arterial roads such as Main North Road and McIntyre Road, providing convenient access to the CBD, nearby employment hubs like Mawson Lakes, and the broader northern suburbs, which enhances its attractiveness for commuters.[2][4]
Residents have easy access to shopping, health services and recreational facilities in surrounding centres, including supermarkets, medical practices, sporting clubs and markets, all within a short drive or walk, contributing positively to livability and local property demand.[1][4] There are currently no widely reported large-scale new infrastructure or redevelopment projects specific to Para Hills West, so near-term property market movements are more likely to be driven by incremental infill development, ongoing upgrades in neighbouring suburbs, and its convenient location rather than any single transformative project.[1][4]
Para Hills West rental market trends
The rental market in Para Hills West has experienced modest growth, with house rents increasing by 3.6% over the past year to $580 per week. However, there has been no change in unit rents, which remain at $0 per week. This suggests a limited supply or demand for units in the area, while houses continue to attract interest from renters.
Suburbs near Para Hills West
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How does Para Hills West compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Para Hills West’s median house price is 14.7% lower than Para Hills’s.
- Median unit prices: Para Hills West’s median unit price is 3.0% lower than Mawson Lakes’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Para Hills West have grown 2.2% higher than in Gulfview Heights.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Para Hills West have grown 24.3% higher than in Salisbury East.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Para Hills West are selling 1.7% faster than in Para Hills.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Para Hills West have grown 25.2% lower than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Para Hills West have grown 6.8% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

