Para Hills
SA 5096 • Greater Adelaide
About Para Hills
Para Hills is a suburban locality in Adelaide's northern corridor, situated approximately 18 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Salisbury council area. With a population of 6,793, the suburb has a balanced age profile with a median age of 36, drawing a mix of established families and working-age residents. The median household income of around $1,420 per week reflects a solid working and middle-class community that has grown steadily from its post-war residential origins.
Para Hills is a multicultural suburb, with residents of English, Australian, German, and Scottish heritage joined by growing Indian, Afghan, and Filipino communities. Local schools, parks, and amenities connect residents to the broader Salisbury corridor, and bus routes provide access to Adelaide's wider metropolitan network. Affordable housing — with a median rent of $325 per week — continues to attract families and newcomers to South Australia looking for accessible northern suburbs living.
Para Hills falls under postcode 5096 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Florey electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsWilkinson Road Para Hills 5096 SA
Schools
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39 Kiekebusch Road
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12 Caroona Avenue
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26 Wilkinson Road
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Frances Avenue
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90 Beafield Road
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21 Balkara Road
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 456
- 2. India 325
- 3. Afghanistan 187
- 4. Philippines 111
- 5. Vietnam 59
- 6. Italy 49
- 7. Iran 46
- 8. Pakistan 42
- 9. Sri Lanka 42
- 10. China 39
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)