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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council

Paruna, SA, 5311

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Suburb snapshot

Paruna is a small locality in the Loxton Waikerie area, home to around 36 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 5 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 138.9 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
36
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$850
Dwelling vacancy
18.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 22
Median monthly mortgage
$455
Employment rate
42.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
5
Against the person
2
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
138.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 18 residents
State safety percentile
90.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
  • 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

  • Railway Tce / Second St - North side (Paruna)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

3 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Construction of an Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)
    4230 BROWNS WELL HWY PARUNA SA 5311Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a telecommunications facility comprising a monopole tower with a maximum height of 36.40 metres, antennas, and associated equipment and infrastructure
    51 HARVEY RD PARUNA SA 5311Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • August 2020

  • Construction of an agricultural building
    43 VAUGHANS RD PARUNA SA 5311Decision Made

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)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

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

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

  • Construction of a telecommunications facility comprising a monopole tower with a maximum height of 36.40 metres, antennas, and associated equipment and infrastructureplanning51 HARVEY RD PARUNA SA 5311Lodged 02 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)planning4230 BROWNS WELL HWY PARUNA SA 5311Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural buildingplanning43 VAUGHANS RD PARUNA SA 5311Lodged 20 Aug 2020 · Decision Made
  • Railway Tce / Second St - North side (Paruna)transport
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1

Data sources & freshness