Para Hills vs Walkley Heights, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Para Hills | Walkley Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.4/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.3 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 17 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 101 | 10 |
| Population | 6,793 | 3,513 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWalkley Heights
- Best for familiesPara Hills
- Best for best valuePara Hills
- Best for best schoolsPara Hills
Comparison summary
Para Hills and Walkley Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Para Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Para Hills; Housing (desirability) favours Para Hills; Crime rate favours Walkley Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Walkley Heights, Families → Para Hills, Best value → Para Hills, Best schools → Para Hills.