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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Parafield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$274/wk
$14,248 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
22years
16 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 0

Parafield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 100.0% (17) Female 0.0% (0)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
21 people · 4.6 km²

Households

0
Avg household size
0
Persons per bedroom
$0
Family income/wk

Parafield Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Parafield Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Parafield Religion

No Religion
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parafield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.8%

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

Parafield Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 10 people

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

Parafield Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Parafield Marital Status

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Never married
100.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parafield Ancestry

Australian
30.0%
Irish
25.0%
Other
25.0%
English
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parafield School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Parafield Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 34

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

Parafield Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.4% 3
Not a volunteer
78.6% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parafield Population Mobility

100.0%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
50.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
11.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parafield Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
31
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parafield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
36.4%
$1-$149/wk
36.4%
$300-$399/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parafield Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parafield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
38.5%
Did not do domestic work
61.5%

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

Parafield Where Residents Moved From

Moved from NSW
4
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from SA
4

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

Parafield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 151 total

Theft
121
Property Damage
9
Assault
9
Fraud
7
Break & Enter
4
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Parafield Schools

18
schools nearby
14
government
974
avg ICSEA score
8,725
total students
Endeavour College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 738 students
1083
ICSEA
Mawson Lakes School Government
Primary · R-6 · 716 students
1060
ICSEA
Garden College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 351 students
1029
ICSEA
Holy Family Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 539 students
1000
ICSEA
North Ingle School Government
Primary · R-6 · 180 students
998
ICSEA
Para Hills West Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 287 students
981
ICSEA
Para Hills School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 269 students
978
ICSEA
Thomas More College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,132 students
973
ICSEA
Parafield Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 575 students
968
ICSEA
The Pines School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 671 students
967
ICSEA
Karrendi Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 259 students
955
ICSEA
Para Hills High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 670 students
948
ICSEA
Keller Road Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 239 students
941
ICSEA
Parafield Gardens High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,277 students
928
ICSEA
Salisbury Downs Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 271 students
926
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Parafield Rent Prices & Affordability

of income
Household Income $0/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income

Insufficient data to calculate rent affordability.

If you earn X in Parafield

≈ $1,187/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $274/wk
Rent share

Parafield vs State & National Average

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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.