Mawson Lakes 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 | Mawson Lakes | Para Hills West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.8 / 1k | 115.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 21 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 560 | 103 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 21 |
| Population | 13,794 | 3,295 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMawson Lakes
- Best for familiesPara Hills West
- Best for investmentPara Hills West
- Best for best valuePara Hills West
Comparison summary
Mawson Lakes and Para Hills West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mawson Lakes leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mawson Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours Para Hills West; Crime rate favours Mawson Lakes. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mawson Lakes, Families → Para Hills West, Investment → Para Hills West, Best value → Para Hills West.