Gulfview Heights vs Para Hills West, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gulfview Heights | Para Hills West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.6 / 1k | 115.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 21 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 21 |
| Population | 3,674 | 3,295 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGulfview Heights
- Best for familiesPara Hills West
- Best for investmentPara Hills West
- Best for best schoolsPara Hills West
Comparison summary
Gulfview Heights and Para Hills West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Para Hills West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Para Hills West; Housing (desirability) favours Gulfview Heights; Crime rate favours Gulfview Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gulfview Heights, Families → Para Hills West, Investment → Para Hills West, Best schools → Para Hills West.