Para Hills West
SA 5096 • Greater Adelaide
About Para Hills West
Para Hills West is a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, located within the City of Salisbury, approximately 4 kilometres south of Salisbury and 18 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 3,300, it is a quiet residential suburb situated on the eastern side of Main North Road, opposite Parafield Airport. The area is predominantly comprised of modest single-storey homes built from the 1960s onwards, with a multicultural community.
The suburb is served by Para Hills West Primary School and Para Hills High School, making it convenient for families with school-age children. Residents have access to nearby shopping at Salisbury and Mawson Lakes, along with parks and sporting facilities. The suburb appeals to first-home buyers and families seeking affordable housing within metropolitan Adelaide. Its central northern location provides reasonable access to major employment centres via Main North Road and the nearby Salisbury interchange.
Para Hills West falls under postcode 5096 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Florey electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 400, 401 — Adelaide CBD via Main North Road 40-50 min
- 502 — Salisbury Interchange 10 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Bus to Salisbury Interchange then train is a common commute option.
Residential streets with some footpaths; most errands require driving to nearby Salisbury or Mawson Lakes shopping centres.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
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
176 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. 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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)