Para Vista
SA 5093 • Greater Adelaide
About Para Vista
Para Vista is a quiet residential suburb in Adelaide's northern suburbs, approximately 15 km from the CBD within the City of Salisbury. Home to around 3,023 residents, it is bounded by Wright Road to the south and Montague, Nelson and Milne Roads to the north. The suburb features predominantly single-storey detached homes from the 1960s-70s era, with a mix of established families and newer residents attracted by affordable housing.
Para Vista offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with good access to nearby shopping centres at Ingle Farm and Modbury. The suburb is family-oriented with local parks, quiet streets, and proximity to schools including The Heights School. Residents enjoy affordable housing compared to inner Adelaide, while still having reasonable access to services and amenities. The area attracts families, retirees, and first-home buyers seeking value in a well-serviced part of Adelaide's north.
Para Vista falls under postcode 5093 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 Ingle Farm, Prospect 45-55 min
- 560 — Salisbury Interchange via Ingle Farm 15 min
- 502 — Modbury Interchange to Salisbury Interchange 20 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ No train station within walking distance. Bus routes 400/401 provide direct service to CBD. Park-and-ride at Salisbury station is a popular option for rail commuters.
Local shops at Ingle Farm accessible by foot; most errands still require a car due to suburban layout
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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388 Montague Road
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351 Montague Road
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354 Wright Road
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240 Wright Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 159
- 2. England 146
- 3. China 70
- 4. Philippines 37
- 5. Italy 26
- 6. Poland 22
- 7. Germany 21
- 8. Sri Lanka 19
- 9. Afghanistan 18
- 10. Lebanon 18
- 11. Vietnam 17
- 12. Greece 14
- 13. Malaysia 14
- 14. Nepal 14
- 15. New Zealand 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)