South Australia · Suburb Profile

Parham SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Parham SA is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parham is $530 per week ($27,560 per year). Median rent in Parham is $220 per week ($953 per month). Parham has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Parham has a population density of 87.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Parham is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parham is $867.

There were 7 recorded offences in Parham in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Parham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Parham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$530/wk

$27,560 per year

#7927 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Parham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.5% (107) Female 41.5% (76)

Population Density

87.5

people per km²

185 people · 2.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,271

Family income/wk

Parham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Parham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.9% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.1% 24 dwellings

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

Parham Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

6.3%

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

Parham Religion

No Religion

47.3%

Not stated

22.3%

Uniting Church

14.7%

Catholic

4.3%

Anglican

4.3%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Buddhism

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parham Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.4%

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

Parham Employment

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Employed full-time

24.1% 34 people

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Employed part-time

12.8% 18 people

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Unemployed

9.2% 13 people

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Not in labour force

53.9% 76 people

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

Parham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.9%

Certificate I/II

9.1%

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

Parham Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Managers

21.9%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Professionals

9.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.4%

Labourers

9.4%

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

Parham Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.0%

Engineering

24.1%

Architecture & Building

13.8%

Education

10.3%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Parham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Parham Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Parham Marital Status

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Married

48.7% 75

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Separated

3.2% 5

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Divorced

17.5% 27

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Widowed

4.5% 7

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Never married

26.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parham Ancestry

English

45.3%

Australian

32.0%

Scottish

11.3%

Irish

3.9%

Other

3.0%

German

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parham School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

52.9%

Primary — Government

29.4%

Primary — Catholic

17.6%

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

Parham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.5% 26

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No need for assistance

91.5% 281

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

Parham Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.9% 25

—

Not a volunteer

81.1% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.7%

$300-$449/mo

27.8%

$800-$999/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Parham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.1%

Truck

10.6%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Bus

6.4%

Did not go to work

6.4%

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

Parham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.2%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

21.9%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Parham Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

29.7%

3 bedrooms

37.8%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

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

Parham Population Mobility

13.3%

moved in the last year

26.2%

moved in the last 5 years

13.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parham Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

299

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parham Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Parham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

10.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parham Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Parham Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 4

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Never served

97.0% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Parham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 15

—

Did not provide

88.6% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parham Children Ever Born

2 children

37.1%

3 children

62.9%

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

Parham When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Parham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

14.9%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

35.1%

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

Parham Household Size

1 person

44.2%

2 persons

40.3%

3 persons

5.2%

4 persons

6.5%

5 persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Parham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Parham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Parham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Parham Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,089/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Parham

Your weekly income

≈ $4,719/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $869/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Parham vs State & National Average

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Pop: 93 Income: $985/wk Rent: $160/wk

Port Moorowie

Pop: 93 Income: $444/wk

Baudin Beach

Pop: 94 Income: $597/wk Rent: $185/wk

Middle Beach

Pop: 94 Income: $470/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Pop: 94 Income: $840/wk Rent: $216/wk

Woodlane

Pop: 94 Income: $739/wk Rent: $203/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parham

What is the population of Parham SA?

The population of Parham SA is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 87.5 people per km².Parham is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Parham?

The median personal income in Parham SA is $530 per week, or $27,560 per year.The median household income is $1,089 per week.Family income is $1,271 per week.Parham is ranked #7,927 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Parham?

Median rent in Parham SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Parham ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Parham?

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

What is the median age in Parham?

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

Is Parham a good suburb to live in?

Parham is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 185.The median income is $530/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 41109. All dollar figures in AUD.