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Paruna SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Paruna SA is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paruna is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Paruna is $70 per week ($303 per month). Paruna has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Paruna has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paruna is $455.

There were 1 recorded offences in Paruna in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Paruna, South Australia — 34.7438°S, 140.7388°E

Crime: Low Med High

Paruna Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Paruna Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$70/wk
$303 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$455/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Paruna Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (19) Female 50.0% (19)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
36 people · 277.2 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Paruna Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Paruna Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Paruna Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Paruna Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Lutheran
27.3%
Salvation Army
9.1%
Not stated
9.1%
Christian (other)
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paruna Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.4%

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

Paruna Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.9% 5 people
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Not in labour force
53.6% 15 people

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

Paruna Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Paruna Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Paruna Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paruna Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paruna Marital Status

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Married
34.2% 13
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Divorced
21.1% 8
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Never married
44.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paruna Ancestry

Australian
35.7%
English
26.2%
German
16.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.1%
Irish
7.1%
South African
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paruna School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Paruna Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.9% 3
✅
No need for assistance
95.1% 58

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

Paruna Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
43.3% 13
—
Not a volunteer
56.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paruna How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Paruna Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.2%
2 vehicles
35.3%
4+ vehicles
23.5%

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

Paruna Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
40.0%
3 bedrooms
26.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Paruna Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
42.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paruna Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
61
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paruna Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
3

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

Paruna Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
30.0%
$800-$999/wk
40.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paruna Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.4%
Couple — children under 15
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paruna Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 3
—
Did not provide
89.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paruna When Migrants Arrived

2019
3

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

Paruna Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
21.9%

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

Paruna Household Size

1 person
80.0%
2 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paruna Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Paruna Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $70/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.2%

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

If you earn X in Paruna

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $70/wk
Left after rent $780/wk
Rent share 8.2%

Paruna vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Castambul
Pop: 18 Income: $624/wk
Bright (SA)
Pop: 18 Income: $450/wk Rent: $250/wk
Kangaroo Head
Pop: 18 Income: $687/wk Rent: $360/wk
Mantung
Pop: 18 Income: $350/wk
Meningie East
Pop: 18 Income: $695/wk Rent: $135/wk
Nalyappa
Pop: 18 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $220/wk

Compare Paruna

Paruna vs Castambul →Paruna vs Bright (SA) →Paruna vs Kangaroo Head →Paruna vs Mantung →

Frequently Asked Questions About Paruna

What is the population of Paruna SA?

The population of Paruna SA is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Paruna?

The median personal income in Paruna SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Paruna?

Median rent in Paruna SA is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 8.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Paruna?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paruna SA is $455. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paruna?

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

Is Paruna a good suburb to live in?

Paruna is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 36.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.2% 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: 41119. All dollar figures in AUD.