South Australia · Suburb Profile

Parrakie SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Parrakie SA is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parrakie is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Parrakie is $100 per week ($433 per month). Parrakie has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Parrakie has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parrakie is $1,008.

There were 4 recorded offences in Parrakie in 2024-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Parrakie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Parrakie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,008/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Parrakie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (39) Female 45.8% (33)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

78 people · 486.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,468

Family income/wk

Parrakie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Parrakie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 16 dwellings

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

Parrakie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Parrakie Religion

No Religion

52.7%

Lutheran

21.6%

Not stated

8.1%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Anglican

5.4%

Catholic

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parrakie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.5%

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

Parrakie Employment

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Employed full-time

53.1% 26 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 10 people

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Not in labour force

26.5% 13 people

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

Parrakie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.8%

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

Parrakie Occupation

Labourers

26.3%

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

Managers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

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

Parrakie Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

36.4%

Education

36.4%

Engineering

27.3%

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

Parrakie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Parrakie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.8%

$650-$799/wk

26.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

21.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Parrakie Marital Status

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Married

62.7% 37

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Separated

5.1% 3

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Divorced

5.1% 3

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Never married

27.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parrakie Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

31.2%

German

14.7%

Irish

5.5%

Scottish

5.5%

Other

4.6%

Italian

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parrakie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.7%

Pre-school

21.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.4%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

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

Parrakie Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.6% 4

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No need for assistance

97.4% 147

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

Parrakie Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.6% 14

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Not a volunteer

75.4% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parrakie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

13.3%

Walked only

10.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

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

Parrakie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.4%

2 vehicles

26.9%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

46.2%

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

Parrakie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.2%

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

42.3%

4 bedrooms

15.4%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

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

Parrakie Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

26.0%

moved in the last 5 years

74.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parrakie Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

141

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parrakie Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Mental health

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

Parrakie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

13.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parrakie Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.0%

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Parrakie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.9% 3

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Did not provide

95.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parrakie Children Ever Born

2 children

42.9%

4 children

57.1%

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

Parrakie When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2018

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

Parrakie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

29.4%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

16.2%

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

Parrakie Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

12.5%

5 persons

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Parrakie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Parrakie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Parrakie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2024

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

Parrakie Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.3%

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

If you earn X in Parrakie

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,275/wk

Rent share 7.3%

Parrakie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Charlton Gully

Pop: 39 Income: $762/wk

Bangor (SA)

Pop: 39 Income: $550/wk Rent: $265/wk

Chain Of Ponds

Pop: 39 Income: $762/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kohinoor

Pop: 39 Income: $866/wk

Meribah

Pop: 39 Income: $450/wk

Punyelroo

Pop: 39 Income: $599/wk Rent: $55/wk

Compare Parrakie

Parrakie vs Charlton Gully →Parrakie vs Bangor (SA) →Parrakie vs Chain Of Ponds →Parrakie vs Kohinoor →

Frequently Asked Questions About Parrakie

What is the population of Parrakie SA?

The population of Parrakie SA is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Parrakie?

The median personal income in Parrakie SA is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,468 per week.

How much is rent in Parrakie?

Median rent in Parrakie SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Parrakie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parrakie SA is $1,008. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Parrakie?

The median age in Parrakie SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Parrakie a good suburb to live in?

Parrakie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 78.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% 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: 41117. All dollar figures in AUD.