Para Vista 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 Vista | Walkley Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.2/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.9 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 17 |
| Walkability | 78.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 10 |
| Population | 3,023 | 3,513 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWalkley Heights
- Best for investmentPara Vista
- Best for best valuePara Vista
- Best for best schoolsPara Vista
Comparison summary
Para Vista and Walkley Heights 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 Walkley Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Walkley Heights, Investment → Para Vista, Best value → Para Vista, Best schools → Para Vista.