Parham sits 74 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 56 minutes by car. Census data records 185 residents with a median age of 56 and a median household income of $56,628 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 14.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $867. The area shows high crime risk and high coastal erosion risk. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 185. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Parham sits at $440,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only seven sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$440,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 31 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202579 Severely unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 38% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5501.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Parham safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Parham sits in the high band, with 12 incidents recorded in 2026 — up about 9% on the prior year.
12 offences
9.1% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1997–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Rate
- -1.27 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -14.1 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Parham is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Parham.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 162
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Adelaide Plains: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Parham is home to 185 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $57,000 a year, with unemployment at 12.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
185
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$56,628/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg Household Size
2.0
Median Personal Income
$27,560/yr
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
88.8%
Total Dwellings
80
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.5%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
20.2%
Mortgage Stress
18.4%
Work From Home
15.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 63.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 82.2%
- Employment Rate
- 36.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 15.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,698 a year through Adelaide Plains based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 87%
- Residential 13%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Adelaide Plains
In the year to August 2026, 106 new dwellings were approved across Adelaide Plains. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 20.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Price, 27.9 kmDry climate — warm summers, cool winters.
- Elevation
- 8 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 148 m
- Annual rainfall
- 295 mm
- 44 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.8°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.2°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5501, 37 of 9,317 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (131 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5501, 3,495 rooftop-solar systems totalling 29.8 MW have been installed since 2001. 340 went up in the last year.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 5501.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by David Paton Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | David Paton ON | 57.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Parham?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 185 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Parham
Is Parham a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Parham is high (78/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Parham?
Parham has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Parham?
Parham, SA had a population of 185 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Parham, SA?
The postcode for Parham, SA is 5501.
How far is Parham from Adelaide?
Parham is 74 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 56 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Parham?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Parham was $56,628 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Parham?
There are too few current rental listings in Parham for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Parham?
The median age of residents in Parham was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Parham?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Parham, Price (27.9 km away), summer days average 27.8°C, winter nights 7.2°C, and 295 mm of rain a year over 44 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Parham?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Parham belong to?
Parham sits within the Adelaide Plains local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Parham?
The average residential rates bill through Adelaide Plains is $2,698 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Parham?
Across Adelaide Plains, 106 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 20.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Parham in?
Parham sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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