Parilla sits 215 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 2 hours 30 minutes by car. Census data records 159 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $87,724 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population fell 24.6% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $661. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
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Is Parilla safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Parilla sits in the moderate band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 57% on the prior year.
3 offences
57.1% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
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.
Schools
Walkability
Parilla is very car-dependent on foot — at 16/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Parilla.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 118
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
Southern Mallee: 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
Parilla is home to 159 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $88,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
159
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$87,724/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$661/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$46,800/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
61.4%
Total Dwellings
57
Owner-Occupier Rate
89.1%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
11.9%
Mortgage Stress
9.0%
Work From Home
17.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 66.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 76.1%
- Employment Rate
- 65.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.8%
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 $1,182 a year through Southern Mallee based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 95%
- Environmental 5%
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: Southern Mallee
In the year to August 2026, 10 new dwellings were approved across Southern Mallee. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Murrayville, 46.7 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 106 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 297 mm
- 51 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
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 5303, 0 of 263 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.5%.
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.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
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 Jason Virgo Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jason Virgo ON | 50.9% |
| 2022 | Nick McBride LP | 72.7% |
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 Parilla?
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 159 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 Parilla
Is Parilla a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Parilla is moderate (45/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Parilla?
Parilla has a high recorded bushfire history (76/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Parilla?
Parilla, SA had a population of 159 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Parilla, SA?
The postcode for Parilla, SA is 5303.
How far is Parilla from Adelaide?
Parilla is 215 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 148 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Parilla?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Parilla was $87,724 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 Parilla?
There are too few current rental listings in Parilla for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Parilla?
The median age of residents in Parilla was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Parilla at risk of bushfire?
Parilla has a high recorded bushfire history (76/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Parilla walkable?
Parilla scores 16/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Parilla?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Parilla, Murrayville (46.7 km away), 297 mm of rain a year over 51 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Parilla?
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 Parilla belong to?
Parilla sits within the Southern Mallee local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Parilla?
The average residential rates bill through Southern Mallee is $1,182 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Parilla?
Across Southern Mallee, 10 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Parilla in?
Parilla sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- 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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