South Australia · Suburb Profile

Parilla SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Parilla SA is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parilla is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Parilla is $200 per week ($867 per month). Parilla has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Parilla has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parilla is $661.

There were 1 recorded offences in Parilla in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Parilla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Parilla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$661/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Parilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (90) Female 44.1% (71)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

159 people · 739.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,312

Family income/wk

Parilla 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

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Parilla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

82.9% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

17.1% 7 dwellings

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

Parilla Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Parilla Religion

No Religion

32.0%

Catholic

14.7%

Not stated

12.0%

Christian (other)

10.7%

Lutheran

10.0%

Anglican

9.3%

Uniting Church

8.7%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Parilla Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Parilla Employment

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Employed full-time

53.9% 62 people

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Employed part-time

17.4% 20 people

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Not in labour force

28.7% 33 people

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

Parilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.3%

Bachelor Degree

36.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

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

Parilla Occupation

Managers

39.3%

Labourers

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Sales Workers

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.1%

Professionals

5.4%

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

Parilla Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.8%

Engineering

25.6%

Education

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Society & Culture

7.7%

Health

7.7%

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

Parilla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Parilla Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$650-$799/wk

17.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

21.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.0%

$4,000+/wk

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Parilla Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 72

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Divorced

5.7% 7

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Widowed

2.5% 3

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Never married

32.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parilla Ancestry

Australian

36.0%

English

23.1%

German

9.7%

South African

9.7%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

7.5%

Filipino

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parilla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

40.7%

Pre-school

14.8%

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

Parilla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.5% 22

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No need for assistance

92.5% 271

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

Parilla Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.2% 35

—

Not a volunteer

69.8% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Parilla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.1%

Car (passenger)

13.2%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Walked only

5.9%

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

Parilla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

44.0%

3 vehicles

30.0%

4+ vehicles

12.0%

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

Parilla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

66.0%

4 bedrooms

27.7%

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

Parilla Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parilla Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

291

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parilla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Parilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

23.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parilla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.3%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Parilla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.5% 25

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Did not provide

77.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parilla Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

2 children

46.4%

3 children

25.0%

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

Parilla When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Parilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.2%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.8%

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

Parilla Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Parilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Parilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Parilla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Parilla Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Parilla

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,487/wk

Rent share 11.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $2/wk

Parilla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dingabledinga

Pop: 80 Income: $880/wk Rent: $225/wk

Gulnare

Pop: 80 Income: $900/wk

Angas Plains

Pop: 81 Income: $488/wk Rent: $220/wk

Bangham

Pop: 81 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

Beaufort (SA)

Pop: 81 Income: $560/wk Rent: $185/wk

Culburra

Pop: 81 Income: $900/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Parilla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parilla

What is the population of Parilla SA?

The population of Parilla SA is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Parilla is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Parilla?

The median personal income in Parilla SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.Parilla is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Parilla?

Median rent in Parilla SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Parilla ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Parilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parilla SA is $661. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Parilla?

The median age in Parilla SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Parilla a good suburb to live in?

Parilla is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 159.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 41110. All dollar figures in AUD.