Overall score
Para Hills West
51.6/100
Salisbury East
61.7/100
Para Hills West vs Salisbury East, SA suburb comparison
Salisbury East for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Para Hills WestSalisbury East
Crime rate
Para Hills West
97.7 / 1k
Salisbury East
39.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Para Hills West
103
Salisbury East
124
Population
Para Hills West
3,295
Salisbury East
9,273
Metric leadPara Hills West 1Salisbury East 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentSalisbury East
- Best for best valueSalisbury East
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury East
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Para Hills West | Salisbury East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 76.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.7 / 1k | 39.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 47 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 124 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 84 |
| Population | 3,295 | 9,273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Para Hills West is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Salisbury East is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Para Hills West sits among greener hillside streets, while Salisbury East keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Para Hills West pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Salisbury East is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Para Hills West the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Salisbury East.