Median house price
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SA · Southern Mallee Council
Parilla, 5303
Est. population · Jun 2025
159
Growth (1 yr)
-0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.0%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,687/wk
Employment rate
65.6%
Languages at home
17.7%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Parilla offers a slower smaller community life in Southern Mallee Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
At a glance
Parilla snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
159
-0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
40.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
159(June 2025)
-0.6% annual · -3.0% over 5 years · 3th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.6%
- 5-year growth
- -3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -5
- Growth rank in SA
- 3th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 40.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 87
- Median monthly mortgage
- $661
- Employment rate
- 65.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 57 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Tce - North side (Parilla)
- Railway Tce / Shannon St - South side (Parilla)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Karte Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lameroo District Health Service (16.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 66 mm · ~8 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
21 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- 89m x 15m x 7.5m airing shed11771 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
August 2025
- Temporary use as a honesty shop for ready food preparation from Demi's Kitchen Pinnaroo. Try to set up a little shop as a trial to see how it goes. Because there's nothing in Parilla and also not very much people in a small town, kind of challenge. Thinking of milk & news paper for old locals. The rest of building need some time and money to get it fix to be a proper coffee shop / Take away shop. so apply for a temporary use as a stage in the development of the property29 MCCOY ST PARILLA SA 5303Under Assessment
July 2025
- 14691 - 1 into 2 Land Division1102 LONGTRAIL RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Store11771 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Under Assessment
- Workers accommodation10916 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Under Assessment
September 2024
- Shop11712 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
July 2024
- 13403 - 2 into 2 land division (boundary re-alignment) Purpose of the realignment is to add land to the Bowling Club land for additional green(s)20 FOALE ST PARILLA SA 5303;LOT 701 FOALE ST PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
September 2023
- We propose the build an onion storing shed on site to store and cure onions that will be used to supply the supermarkets and markets around Australia.11771 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
August 2023
- Proposed Telecommunications Facility comprising: - Establishment of a 150m2 lease area surrounded by a 2.4m high security fence; - Installation of one (1) 60 metre lattice tower; - Mounting of a headframe at the top of the tower; - Installation of six (6) Telstra panel antennas mounted on the headframe with a maximum overall height of 61.3m; - Installation of one (1) Telstra standard equipment shelter; - Installation of one (1) GPS antenna on the equipment shelter; - Installation of ancillary eq11712 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Extension of bowling club and Veranda Stage 1 - proposal for structure to toilet, kitchen, storeroom and office area20 FOALE ST PARILLA SA 5303Under Assessment
October 2022
- Movable dwelling sitting on an engineered foundation linked via tie downs specified in engineered specification for a transportable dwelling size being 3m x12m, linked to the approved septic system for this site.11328 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
September 2022
- Family farm house build, Consisting of two pavilions joining.11328 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
July 2022
- Proposed rural farm shed993 PARILLA SOUTH RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
August 2021
- The shed will only have a roof and will be bolted down to the concrete on existing new 200mm thick concrete under the existing water treatment plant tanks.11771 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
July 2021
- Farm Building724 CLAYPAN BORE RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
June 2021
- New implement storage shed1182 CLAYPAN EAST RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
March 2021
- Garage for vehicle storage993 PARILLA SOUTH RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Outbuilding - Lunchroom11771 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
November 2020
- Industrial Building and Cool Room and Storage of Produce11771 MALLEE HWY PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
October 2020
- Single Storey Dwelling10 KERLEY RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
September 2020
- 30kW Solar Generator Ground Mount, connected to irrigation bore electrical connection63 PARILLA SOUTH RD PARILLA SA 5303Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2020–2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Tree Planted to Commemorate the Japanese Surrender of World War Two, Neptune FarmParilla South Road PARILLAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 91.6 km away).
Coalition 75.2%Labor 24.9%
12.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LamerooLabor 24.3% · Coalition 75.7% TPP (2025)16.4 km away
- PinnarooLabor 28.1% · Coalition 71.8% TPP (2025)20.7 km away
- PeakeLabor 19.5% · Coalition 80.5% TPP (2025)67.7 km away
- KaroondaLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)77.5 km away
- TintinaraLabor 11.6% · Coalition 88.4% TPP (2025)84.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Southern Mallee Council
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