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SA · Alexandrina Council
Paris Creek, 5201
Est. population · Jun 2025
225
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.8%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,768/wk
Employment rate
64.3%
Languages at home
3.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Alexandrina Council, Paris Creek keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Paris Creek snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$420/wk
Population (ERP)
225
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#15
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 41% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2864th in Australia
- State rank
- 286th in SA
- Peer rank
- #15 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #37 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $420
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
225(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +10.8% over 5 years · 91th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +10.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +22
- Growth rank in SA
- 91th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,768
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 85
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,928
- Employment rate
- 64.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 206 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -74.9%
Most common offence types
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service (9.6 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.4
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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 and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 3 proposals
July 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling872 OLD BULL CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (fodder storage shed)116 BROADBENT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
March 2026
- Land division – Boundary realignment (2 into 2)435 POUND RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201;63 SCHMIDT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Agriculture building540 PARIS CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building435 POUND RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
August 2025
- Conversion of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation872 OLD BULL CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement shed)329B SHADYGROVE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
September 2024
- Single storey dwelling with double garage540 PARIS CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Construct single storey dwelling additions and alterations414 POUND RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
May 2024
- Agricultural building (implement shed)1302 OLD BULL CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building930 OLD BULL CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- construct swimming pool & install safety fencing329A SHADYGROVE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement shed)170 BROADBENT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building930 OLD BULL CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
February 2024
- Change of use from shed to ancillary accommodation.78 BLACKMORE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and construction of a carport with store, and verandah/deck159 BLAKE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a (pump) shed.365 PARIS CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a verandah (vergola)78 BLACKMORE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (Garage/Hobby Workshop)231 BURNS RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Outbuilding39 PARIS CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
October 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building145 SCHOFIELDS FTRK PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Alteration and addition to the existing detached dwelling (addition of garage and verandah (replacing the existing verandah) under the main roof, addition of door to the gym space)1330 OLD BULL CREEK RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
September 2022
- Swimming pool and associated Safety Features360 SHADYGROVE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
May 2022
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and decommissioning of existing dwelling77 SCHMIDT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
March 2022
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and attached Verandah170 BROADBENT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
February 2022
- Construction of a swimming pool and outbuilding (enclosed pool)79 VIVIAN RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- storage shed77 SCHMIDT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building84 BROADBENT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Verandah and deck214 BROADBENT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
November 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)78 BLACKMORE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
- Implement Storage Shed99 BLAKE RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and shed (replacing existing)116 BROADBENT RD PARIS CREEK SA 5201Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- B D FARM PARIS CREEK PTY. LTD.Food Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Farmhouse (Aystevale)Shady Grove Road PARIS CREEKLocal 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.4 km away).
Coalition 47.1%Labor 52.9%
2.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MeadowsLabor 52.8% · Coalition 47.2% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- MacclesfieldLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- AshbourneLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
- StrathalbynLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
- EchungaLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)13.8 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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 Alexandrina Council
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Comparable suburbs
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