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Parawa SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Parawa SA is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parawa is $930 per week ($48,360 per year). Median rent in Parawa is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Parawa has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Parawa has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Parawa is Canada. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parawa is $1,867.

There were 2 recorded offences in Parawa in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Parawa, South Australia — 35.5599°S, 138.3384°E

Crime: Low Med High

Parawa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Parawa Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$930/wk
$48,360 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,867/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Parawa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (49) Female 47.3% (44)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
91 people · 75.2 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Parawa Age Distribution

10-14
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Parawa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.9% 14 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.1% 9 dwellings

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

Parawa Country of Birth

Australia
82.5%
Canada
10.0%
England
7.5%

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

Parawa Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Not stated
22.7%
Uniting Church
13.6%
Anglican
9.1%
Lutheran
4.5%
Christian (other)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parawa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.6%

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

Parawa Employment

💼
Employed full-time
47.8% 33 people
⏰
Employed part-time
30.4% 21 people
🏠
Not in labour force
21.7% 15 people

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

Parawa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.7%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%
Postgraduate Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

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

Parawa Occupation

Managers
47.6%
Professionals
19.0%
Sales Workers
19.0%
Labourers
14.3%

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

Parawa Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Management & Commerce
22.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
18.5%
Architecture & Building
14.8%
Health
11.1%

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

Parawa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Parawa Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.3%
$4,000+/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Parawa Marital Status

💍
Married
49.4% 39
↔️
Separated
8.9% 7
📋
Divorced
16.5% 13
👤
Never married
25.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parawa Ancestry

English
43.7%
Australian
33.3%
Scottish
10.3%
Other
5.7%
German
3.4%
Irish
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parawa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
41.7%

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

Parawa Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.3% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.7% 129

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

Parawa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.8% 21
—
Not a volunteer
67.2% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parawa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Parawa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.8%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
26.3%
4+ vehicles
15.8%

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

Parawa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.4%
2 bedrooms
21.9%
3 bedrooms
56.3%
4 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Parawa Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
32.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parawa Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
139
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parawa Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Diabetes
6
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Lung condition
3

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

Parawa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
22.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.8%
$3,500+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parawa Family Structure

Couple — no children
63.6%
Couple — children under 15
27.3%
One parent — children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Parawa Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.4% 6
👤
Never served
90.6% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Parawa Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
6.5% 4
—
Did not provide
93.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parawa Children Ever Born

No children
14.3%
2 children
66.7%
4 children
19.0%

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

Parawa When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Parawa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5–14 hours
22.6%
15–29 hours
29.0%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.4%

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

Parawa Household Size

1 person
45.9%
2 persons
54.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Parawa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved from SA
10

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

Parawa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Parawa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Parawa Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Parawa

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,031/wk
Rent share 19.5%

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk
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Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk
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Parawa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Boatswain Point
Pop: 46 Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk
Calomba
Pop: 46 Income: $959/wk Rent: $200/wk
Honiton
Pop: 46 Income: $849/wk Rent: $200/wk
Thomas Plain
Pop: 46 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $100/wk
Thornlea
Pop: 46 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $180/wk
Leighton
Pop: 46 Income: $825/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parawa

What is the population of Parawa SA?

The population of Parawa SA is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Parawa?

The median personal income in Parawa SA is $930 per week, or $48,360 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Parawa?

Median rent in Parawa SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Parawa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parawa SA is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Parawa?

The median age in Parawa SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Parawa a good suburb to live in?

Parawa is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 91.The median income is $930/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 41108. All dollar figures in AUD.