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Para Hills
3 km²
Much younger than most similar areas, Para Hills is a residential community where the typical resident is just 36. It is a diverse suburb with a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a notable number of families with children. Most people live in large, separate houses, and the area is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, schools and shops.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
28 schools within reach make Para Hills convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with 19.6% of people being children under 15. This helps explain why the typical age of 36 is much lower than in most other areas.
People born overseas make up 31.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
Cultural diversity is high, with 26.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is among the highest rates for this level of area, and 4.1% of people speak little or no English.
About 41.1% of people report no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure. Islam and Hinduism are the next most common affiliations.
The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though it remains well below the state and national averages. Only 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical family incomes are lower than the national figure, at $1,609 per week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Australian average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.2% needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a common feature of life here, with a higher than average number of people caring for children or providing other unpaid support. However, only 11.8% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than in most areas.
The First Nations population is larger than in 91% of similar areas, and the community is notably young with a typical age of 19.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 92.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $1,300, well below the Australian average.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 57 stops and a very high number of weekly departures. Only 6.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.
The area is quite dynamic, with 34.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
Unemployment is 7.4%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.
The area sees higher rates of theft, property damage and burglary than most similar areas, though the overall crime rate has fallen by 22% over the last five years.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.