Para Hills West

SA 5096 • Greater Adelaide

3,295
Population (2021)
$31,200
Median Income
2.73 km²
Area
19m
Elevation

About Para Hills West

Para Hills West is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Salisbury (City) area. With a population of 3,295 and a median income of $31,200, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.73 km² at an elevation of 19m, 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 West combines affordability with quality of life.

Para Hills West 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
-34.80°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.73 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,190
Census 2021
3,295
3.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,168
Income 2021
$31,200
24.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,970
Born Overseas 1,176

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 235
  • 2. England 227
  • 3. Afghanistan 136
  • 4. Philippines 49
  • 5. Iran 36
  • 6. Pakistan 32
  • 7. Vietnam 32
  • 8. Scotland 23
  • 9. Italy 22
  • 10. Poland 22
  • 11. China 21
  • 12. Nepal 21
  • 13. New Zealand 20
  • 14. Germany 18
  • 15. Netherlands 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,071
Australian 925
Scottish 224
Indian 185
Irish 180
German 147
Italian 132
Filipino 74
Australian Aboriginal 68
Chinese 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,244
Both parents born in Australia
1,556
Both parents born overseas
340
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.2%
Christianity
34.1%
Islam
10.0%
Hinduism
5.3%
Sikhism
3.2%
Buddhism
1.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
206 (6.3%)
5-14 years
385 (11.7%)
15-19 years
150 (4.6%)
20-24 years
230 (7.0%)
25-34 years
501 (15.2%)
35-44 years
438 (13.3%)
45-54 years
376 (11.4%)
55-64 years
407 (12.4%)
65-74 years
344 (10.4%)
75-84 years
180 (5.5%)
85+ years
73 (2.2%)

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