Para Hills, SA 5349
Close to everything Adelaide offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $310/wk Median
- 22.0% Renters
Para Hills Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.1k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $310
- To the CBD
- 14.4km
- Walkability
- 8
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Para Hills Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Para Hills is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,094 residents, a solid minority 22.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $310 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Para Hills
Para Hills Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Para Hills Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Para Hills
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Para Hills
Real questions renters ask before moving to Para Hills.
Is Para Hills walkable?
Para Hills carries a walkability score of 8.0/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Para Hills from the Adelaide CBD?
Para Hills is approximately 15km from the Adelaide CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 25-40 minutes.
Is Para Hills a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Para Hills has a 22.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Para Hills?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Para Hills is $310. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $310 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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