SA · Adelaide Plains Council
Parham, SA, 5501
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Suburb snapshot
Parham is a small locality in the Adelaide Plains area, home to around 185 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 64.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,089
- Dwelling vacancy
- 46.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 71 of 153
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 92 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 88
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against The Person Nec2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft4
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
21 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling5 FIRST ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of domestic outbuilding6 SECOND ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of carport addition attached to the existing shed5 FIRST ST PARHAM SA 5501Under Assessment
July 2025
- Demolish existing dwelling and construction of a two story detached dwelling52 PRIME ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding20 RICHARDSON ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a Verandah8 FIRST ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
September 2024
- Proposed Dwelling addition - under main roof8 FIRST ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding82 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of an outbuildingLOT 415 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Construction of a dwelling44 PRIME ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
September 2023
- Construction of a detached dwelling26 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
July 2023
- Detached dwelling with rainwater tanks, photovoltaics and landscapingLOT 418 KETCH RD PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of dwelling additions and alterations (2 bedrooms)15 EAST TCE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and swimming pool90 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Construction of domestic outbuilding- Shed for storage94 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
September 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding5 MAIN ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
June 2021
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling28 PRIME ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a detached dwelling4 NORTH TCE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
April 2021
- Second storey addition to existing dwelling3 SECOND ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of single storey dwelling19 DRISCOLL TCE PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
March 2021
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling5 MAIN ST PARHAM SA 5501Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking (2)
- Playground
- Public toilets
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Construction of a Verandahplanning8 FIRST ST PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 02 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwellingplanning26 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 26 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwellingplanning4 NORTH TCE PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 03 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning5 MAIN ST PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 17 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a dwellingplanning44 PRIME ST PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 17 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingplanning5 MAIN ST PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 31 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and swimming poolplanning90 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 05 Jul 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwellingplanning28 PRIME ST PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 02 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuildingplanning20 RICHARDSON ST PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 12 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuildingplanning82 THE ESPLANADE PARHAM SA 5501Lodged 11 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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