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Parafield SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Parafield, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Parafield SA is 21 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parafield is $274 per week ($14,248 per year). Parafield has a median age of 22 years, younger than the national median of 38. Parafield has a population density of 4.5 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents).
There were 151 recorded offences in Parafield in 2025-26, a rate of 7190 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (121 offences).
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Parafield Population
Parafield Median Income & Rent
Parafield Demographics
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Parafield Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Parafield Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Parafield Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Parafield Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Parafield Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Parafield Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Parafield Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Parafield Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Parafield School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Parafield Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Parafield Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Parafield Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Parafield Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Parafield Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Parafield Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Parafield Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Parafield Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Parafield Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 151 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Parafield Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parafield
What is the population of Parafield SA?
The population of Parafield SA is 21 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².
What is the median income in Parafield?
The median personal income in Parafield SA is $274 per week, or $14,248 per year.
What is the median age in Parafield?
The median age in Parafield SA is 22 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Parafield a good suburb to live in?
Parafield is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 21.The median income is $274/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk. See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41102. All dollar figures in AUD.