Para Hills

SA 5096 • Greater Adelaide

6,793
Population (2021)
$35,672
Median Income
3.21 km²
Area
50m
Elevation

About Para Hills

Para Hills is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Salisbury (City) area. With a population of 6,793 and a median income of $35,672, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.21 km² at an elevation of 50m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Para Hills combines affordability with quality of life.

Para Hills falls under postcode 5096 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Florey electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5096
Urban Area
Salisbury - South-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.81°, 138.65°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.21 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Wilkinson Road Para Hills 5096 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$325
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,554
Census 2021
6,793
3.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,600
Income 2021
$35,672
24.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,396
Born Overseas 2,159

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
  • 11. New Zealand 39
  • 12. Lebanon 38
  • 13. Iraq 36
  • 14. Germany 32
  • 15. Scotland 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,454
Australian 1,975
German 438
Scottish 414
Irish 403
Italian 332
Indian 278
Filipino 163
Australian Aboriginal 144
Chinese 135

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,720
Both parents born in Australia
2,940
Both parents born overseas
888
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.1%
Christianity
36.0%
Islam
9.1%
Hinduism
3.6%
Sikhism
2.1%
Buddhism
2.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
426 (6.3%)
5-14 years
903 (13.3%)
15-19 years
382 (5.6%)
20-24 years
459 (6.8%)
25-34 years
1,086 (16.0%)
35-44 years
948 (14.0%)
45-54 years
803 (11.8%)
55-64 years
748 (11.0%)
65-74 years
545 (8.0%)
75-84 years
361 (5.3%)
85+ years
121 (1.8%)

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