South Australia · Suburb Profile

Paisley SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Paisley, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Paisley SA is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paisley is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in Paisley is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Paisley has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Paisley has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paisley is $1,896.

There were 3 recorded offences in Paisley in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Paisley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Paisley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$693/wk

$36,036 per year

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,896/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Paisley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (47) Female 51.0% (49)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

96 people · 149.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,281

Family income/wk

Paisley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Paisley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.0% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.0% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Paisley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Paisley Religion

No Religion

32.6%

Not stated

27.2%

Lutheran

23.9%

Catholic

7.6%

Anglican

4.3%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paisley Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Paisley Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 19 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 10 people

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Not in labour force

44.2% 23 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Paisley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Bachelor Degree

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Paisley Occupation

Managers

80.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Paisley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

42.9%

Education

28.6%

Society & Culture

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Paisley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paisley Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

17.9%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paisley Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 48

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Separated

6.0% 5

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Divorced

15.7% 13

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Widowed

3.6% 3

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Never married

16.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paisley Ancestry

Australian

48.9%

English

25.0%

German

22.7%

Dutch

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paisley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Paisley Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Paisley Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.2% 21

—

Not a volunteer

61.8% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paisley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Paisley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.5%

Did not go to work

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Paisley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

25.9%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Paisley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

44.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Paisley Population Mobility

4.4%

moved in the last year

25.4%

moved in the last 5 years

46.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paisley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

153

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paisley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Paisley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paisley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.5%

Couple — no children

41.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paisley Military Service

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Previously served

6.9% 4

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Never served

93.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paisley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.5% 4

—

Did not provide

92.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paisley Children Ever Born

No children

15.8%

2 children

63.2%

3 children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Paisley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

15.6%

15–29 hours

24.4%

30+ hours

26.7%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Paisley Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

36.4%

4 persons

18.2%

6+ persons

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paisley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Paisley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Paisley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Paisley Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Paisley

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $732/wk

Rent share 31.1%

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Income: $570/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $777/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $155/wk

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Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk Save: $141/wk

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $132/wk

Barmera

Income: $578/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $130/wk

Paisley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains

Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk

Pelican Lagoon

Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk

Whitwarta

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk

Willow Creek

Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk

Birchmore

Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk

Black Springs (SA)

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paisley

What is the population of Paisley SA?

The population of Paisley SA is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Paisley?

The median personal income in Paisley SA is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.

How much is rent in Paisley?

Median rent in Paisley SA is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Paisley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paisley SA is $1,896. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paisley?

The median age in Paisley SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paisley a good suburb to live in?

Paisley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 96.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41089. All dollar figures in AUD.