Para Hills West, SA 5096
City of Tea Tree GullyAll suburbs in postcode 5096
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Median house price
$890,000
+22.8% over the past year.
Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Para Hills West at a glance
- Median unit
- $208,800
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $520
- Population
- 3,295
- Median age 38
Prices: Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Para Hills West
Houses change hands at $890,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (7 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $208,800, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+22.8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +22.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $178,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Para Hills West
Para Hills West (5096) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia. The median house here is $890,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +22.8% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Para Hills West has roughly 3,295 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Para Hills West scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 469 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Para Hills West
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 56/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 30/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Para Hills West's population at 3,295, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 34%
- Owner occupied
- 60%
- Renter occupied
- 37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.51% (median rent $600/wk against a $890,000 price tag). Units yield 12.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +22.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.51%
- On the $890,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 12.95%
- On the $208,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +22.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
333 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 469 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Para Hills West
- What is the median house price in Para Hills West?
- The median house price in Para Hills West, SA 5096 is $890,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 7 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $208,800. Annual growth is +22.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Para Hills West?
- A useful starting point is the Para Hills West median house price of $890,000 (units $208,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Para Hills West a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Para Hills West is 3.5%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $890,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 22.8% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Para Hills West is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Para Hills West postcode?
- Para Hills West is in the 5096 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Para Hills West?
- Para Hills West is a suburb in the City of Tea Tree Gully area, SA 5096.
- What is the average rent in Para Hills West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Para Hills West?
- There are 20 schools serving Para Hills West on this page, including Para Hills High School, Para Hills West Primary School, Para Hills School.
- How walkable is Para Hills West?
- Para Hills West has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Para Hills West?
- Para Hills West is close to Para Hills, Parafield, Salisbury East Northbri Ave, Parafield Airport.
- What is the population of Para Hills West?
- The population of Para Hills West is approximately 3,295 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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