Gulfview Heights vs Para Vista, 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 Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 74.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.6 / 1k | 52.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 71 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 38 |
| Population | 3,674 | 3,023 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGulfview Heights
- Best for familiesPara Vista
- Best for investmentPara Vista
- Best for best valuePara Vista
- Best for best schoolsPara Vista
Comparison summary
Gulfview Heights and Para Vista offer different strengths across official suburb data. Para Vista leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Para Vista; Housing (desirability) favours Para Vista; Crime rate favours Gulfview Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gulfview Heights, Families → Para Vista, Investment → Para Vista, Best value → Para Vista.