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SA · Southern Mallee Council

Parrakie, SA, 5301

Current weather

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88% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10.5° today · 10 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Parrakie is a small locality in the Southern Mallee area, home to around 78 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 51.3 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
78
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 29
Median monthly mortgage
$1,008
Employment rate
74.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
4
Against the person
0
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.3
State safety percentile
65.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Graffiti1
  • Sct - Residence1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Parrakie S Rd / Hamdorf Tce - East side (Parrakie)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

8 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals

  • May 2025

  • Shed with canopy
    961 BARRETT RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • 14.6 x 9m shed for cars and caravan
    247 BEELITZ RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • September 2024

  • 4 ECHO SHELTERS (HAVE ALREADY BEEN ERECTED) TO HOUSE & SHELTER APPROXALLY 500/550 PIGS IN EACH SHELTER
    328 BLACKETT RD PARRAKIE SA 5301;468 BLACKETT RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • August 2023

  • Proposed house addition with indoor swimming pool & cellar.
    2630 PARRAKIE SOUTH RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • May 2021

  • Erect 36mx18mx6m machinery storage shed next to existing crop field.
    782 BADMAN RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Free standing carport
    247 BEELITZ RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made

  • August 2020

  • Free standing carport
    216 BEELITZ RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • 14.6 x 9m shed for cars and caravanplanning247 BEELITZ RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 16 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
  • 4 ECHO SHELTERS (HAVE ALREADY BEEN ERECTED) TO HOUSE & SHELTER APPROXALLY 500/550 PIGS IN EACH SHELTERplanning328 BLACKETT RD PARRAKIE SA 5301;468 BLACKETT RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 16 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
  • Erect 36mx18mx6m machinery storage shed next to existing crop field.planning782 BADMAN RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 21 May 2021 · Decision Made
  • Free standing carportplanning247 BEELITZ RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 16 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
  • Free standing carportplanning216 BEELITZ RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 17 Aug 2020 · Decision Made
  • Proposed house addition with indoor swimming pool & cellar.planning2630 PARRAKIE SOUTH RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 21 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.planningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • Shed with canopyplanning961 BARRETT RD PARRAKIE SA 5301Lodged 20 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Parrakie S Rd / Hamdorf Tce - East side (Parrakie)transport
  • Graffiticrime1

Data sources & freshness