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Gulfview Heights vs Para Hills West

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Gulfview HeightsPara Hills West
Active6781
Safety7216
Wealth817
Value8410
Parks4848
Cafés2828
Transit1040
Green space9680
Active & healthy5960
Schools nearby (OSM)5410
Median rent$350/wk $275/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$940,000$890,000
House sales this quarter77
Population3,6743,295
Full profile Gulfview Heights in full Para Hills West in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Gulfview Heights safer than Para Hills West?

Gulfview Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Gulfview Heights or Para Hills West?

Para Hills West has the lower median house price of the two ($890,000 vs $940,000).

Should I live in Gulfview Heights or Para Hills West?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gulfview Heights or Para Hills West.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →