Parafield Gardens, SA: suburb profile
The population of Parafield Gardens SA is 18,467 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parafield Gardens is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Parafield Gardens is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Parafield Gardens has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Parafield Gardens has a population density of 2,628 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Parafield Gardens is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parafield Gardens is $1,382.
There were 411 recorded offences in Parafield Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (176 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Parafield Gardens Population
18,467 residents at the 2021 Census.
Parafield Gardens Median Income & Rent
Parafield Gardens Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Parafield Gardens Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Parafield Gardens Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Parafield Gardens, 40.7% are owned outright and 59.3% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- Afghanistan
- England
- Cambodia
- Iran
- China
- Bangladesh
- Croatia
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Parafield Gardens Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Parafield Gardens Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Vietnamese
- Punjabi
- Gujarati
- Khmer
- Arabic
- Tagalog
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Parafield Gardens Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Parafield Gardens Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Parafield Gardens Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Parafield Gardens Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Parafield Gardens Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Parafield Gardens Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Parafield Gardens Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Parafield Gardens Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Parafield Gardens School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Parafield Gardens Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Parafield Gardens Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Parafield Gardens Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Parafield Gardens How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Parafield Gardens Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Parafield Gardens Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Parafield Gardens Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Parafield Gardens Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Parafield Gardens Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Parafield Gardens Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Parafield Gardens Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Parafield Gardens Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Parafield Gardens Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Parafield Gardens Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Parafield Gardens When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Parafield Gardens Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Parafield Gardens Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Parafield Gardens Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Parafield Gardens Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Parafield Gardens Crime Statistics
411 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Parafield Gardens Schools
Showing 15 of 16 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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22% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Parafield Gardens against your income
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Parafield Gardens vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Parafield Gardens is $585 a week, 23% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 577th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, the same as the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 21.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Parafield Gardens | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $585/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,384/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $300/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,382/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 36 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 21.7% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Parafield Gardens
The closest suburb to Parafield Gardens is Salisbury Downs, 1.6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parafield Gardens
What is the population of Parafield Gardens SA?
The population of Parafield Gardens SA is 18,467 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,628 people per km².Parafield Gardens is ranked #174 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Parafield Gardens?
The median personal income in Parafield Gardens SA is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,384 per week.Family income is $1,512 per week.Parafield Gardens is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Parafield Gardens?
Median rent in Parafield Gardens SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Parafield Gardens ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Parafield Gardens?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parafield Gardens SA is $1,382. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Parafield Gardens?
The median age in Parafield Gardens SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Parafield Gardens a good suburb to live in?
Parafield Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 18,467.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41103. All dollar figures in AUD.