Parafield
SAParafield is a declining suburb in SA with 21 residents.
- SAL code
- 41102
- SA2
- 402041042
- Population
- 21
- LGA
- Salisbury
Parafield, SA had 21 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 52.6% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 20-24 years, and the median age sits at 22. The median household income is $0 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Public transport coverage spans 3 GTFS stops across the suburb. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?21
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-52.6%
3yr: +0.0% · 10yr: -83.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$0/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
22
Suburb · Census 2021
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
?3
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?55
Salisbury · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Parafield (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Parafield suburb alone is ~21 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 72 to 18 over 24 years, averaging -5.6% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Mawson Lakes School
Secondary
Parafield Gardens High School99.4%
- Para Hills High School 0.6%
Source: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high). Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 22 (young), largest age group 20-24 (46.15384615384615%).
Median age
22
Avg household size
0
Age distribution
100% working-age (15-64) · SA 63%
Highest year of school completed
SA 58%
84.2% completed Year 12 or equivalent
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: SA DHUD Bushfire Hazards Overlay and DEW Flood Mapping.
Flood risk
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH_FACILITIES | Commonwealth FacilitiesSpecial use | 99.4% | 4.60 km² |
| STRATEGIC_EMPLOYMENT | Strategic EmploymentIndustrial | 0.4% | 0.02 km² |
| EMPLOYMENT | EmploymentIndustrial | 0.2% | 9,016 m² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.