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Schools in Para Hills 5096, South Australia
Para Hills is a well-established, family-friendly suburb in Adelaide’s north with 1960s-era housing, leafy streets and hilltop views. It offers good value, everyday amenities and convenient access to major employment hubs in Salisbury, Mawson Lakes and Modbury.
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Why families love Para Hills
Mix of families, long-term residents and increasing cultural diversity; primarily detached homes on larger blocks with a practical, suburban lifestyle and community sports culture.
Amenities & services
- Para Hills Shopping Centre (Bridge Rd/Kesters Rd)
- Ingle Farm Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Westfield Tea Tree Plaza (Modbury, nearby)
- Para Hills Medical Centre and local GP clinics
- Modbury Hospital (nearby), Lyell McEwin Hospital (nearby)
- Local cafes, takeaways and restaurants along Bridge Rd and Kesters Rd
- Para Hills Community Hub & Library, Wilkinson Rd, Para Hills
- Mawson Lakes Library, Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes
- Salisbury Community Hub Library, Church St, Salisbury
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Parafield, Mawson Lakes and Salisbury stations (Gawler line)
- Adelaide Metro bus services via Bridge Rd, Kesters Rd and Para Hills Rd with links to the CBD (via O-Bahn) and to Mawson Lakes/Salisbury
- Major roads: Main North Rd, Bridge Rd, Kesters Rd, McIntyre Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Para Hills Community Club & sports facilities
- Para Hills Golf Club
- The Paddocks sporting complex (Para Hills West)
- Cinemas and entertainment at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza (Modbury)
- The Paddocks Reserve
- Prettejohn Gully Reserve
- Para Hills Oval
- Local neighborhood reserves and walking trails
Education access
Multiple long day care and family day care options (e.g., Goodstart and community centres) plus OSHC at local primary schools; generally moderate availability with higher demand for infant places.
- University of South Australia – Mawson Lakes Campus (Mawson Lakes)
- University of Adelaide – North Terrace Campus (Adelaide CBD)
- University of South Australia – City East/City West (Adelaide CBD)
- TAFE SA – Salisbury Campus (Salisbury)
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