Suburbs Parsons Beach

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Parsons Beach SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Parsons Beach SA is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Parsons Beach is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Parsons Beach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Parsons Beach has a median age of 66 years, older than the national median of 38. Parsons Beach has a population density of 219.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parsons Beach is $329.

There were 3 recorded offences in Parsons Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 158 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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📍 Parsons Beach, South Australia — 34.7515°S, 137.4797°E

Crime: Low Med High

Parsons Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Parsons Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
66years
28 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$329/mo
Avg household size: 1.3 · 0.5 per bedroom

Parsons Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.8% (7) Female 56.3% (9)

Population Density

219.7
people per km²
19 people · 0.1 km²

Households

1.3
Avg household size
0.5
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Parsons Beach Age Distribution

60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Parsons Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Parsons Beach Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Parsons Beach Religion

No Religion
57.1%
Anglican
14.3%
Catholic
14.3%
Lutheran
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Parsons Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Parsons Beach Employment

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Employed full-time
27.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
72.7% 16 people

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

Parsons Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Parsons Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Parsons Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Parsons Beach Marital Status

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Married
39.1% 9
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Divorced
26.1% 6
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Widowed
17.4% 4
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Never married
17.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Parsons Beach Ancestry

Australian
44.4%
English
40.7%
Irish
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Parsons Beach Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.3% 4
✅
No need for assistance
89.7% 35

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

Parsons Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer
58.3% 7
—
Not a volunteer
41.7% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Parsons Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Parsons Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
20.0%

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

Parsons Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
37.5%
3 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Parsons Beach Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
30.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Parsons Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
34
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Parsons Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
62.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Parsons Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
62.5%
One parent — no children under 15
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Parsons Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.1% 6
—
Did not provide
73.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Parsons Beach Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Parsons Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
26.7%
15–29 hours
26.7%
Did not do domestic work
46.7%

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

Parsons Beach Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Parsons Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
3

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

Parsons Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Parsons Beach

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Parsons Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Johnburgh
Pop: 10 Income: $1,562/wk
Kiana
Pop: 10 Income: $349/wk
Mount Observation (SA)
Pop: 10 Income: $1,125/wk
Panitya (SA)
Pop: 10 Income: $1,125/wk
Stuarts Creek
Pop: 10 Income: $1,562/wk
Wallala
Pop: 10 Income: $899/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parsons Beach

What is the population of Parsons Beach SA?

The population of Parsons Beach SA is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 219.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Parsons Beach?

The median personal income in Parsons Beach SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Parsons Beach?

Median rent in Parsons Beach SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Parsons Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Parsons Beach SA is $329. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Parsons Beach?

The median age in Parsons Beach SA is 66 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Parsons Beach a good suburb to live in?

Parsons Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 19.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 41118. All dollar figures in AUD.