Moving to Paralowie SA 5108
What the official numbers say about living in Paralowie — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $780,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $305 a week, against a median household income of $1,479 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Paralowie grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (15,872 → 17,504 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Vietnam, Afghanistan; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Khmer, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Paralowie scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers).
Nearest train station: Salisbury Interchange, 3.3 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Salisbury Interchange, 3.3 km east.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 21.7 km south.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 22 parks — see them all on the Paralowie profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Temple Christian College - Bethany Campus 500 m · Settlers Farm Campus 1.1 km · Riverdale Primary School 1.3 km · Little Para Community Child Care Centre 1.3 km · Riverview Preschool Centre 1.4 km · Paralowie R-12 School 1.4 km · The Pines School 1.8 km · Burton Primary School 1.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 850 m · Coles 1.1 km · Drakes 1.5 km · Dai Phat 1.7 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Coles 2 km · Woolworths 2 km · ALDI 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Venturi Reserve 550 m · Fairbanks Reserve 750 m · Metala Reserve 800 m · Lukin Avenue Reserve 800 m · Camelot Drive Reserve 850 m · Caufield Crescent Reserve 1 km · Little Para Linear Park 1.1 km · Settlers Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Paralowie, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Grey Teal · Chestnut Teal · White-faced Heron · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Paralowie, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralowie here | 17,504 | $780,000 | 1/10 | 13% |
| Burton | 6,519 | $735,000 | 1/10 | 10% |
| Salisbury North | 10,683 | $753,000 | 1/10 | 14% |
| Salisbury Downs | 6,296 | $845,000 | 1/10 | 13% |
| Parafield Gardens | 18,467 | $875,500 | 1/10 | 12% |
| Salisbury | 8,841 | $810,500 | 1/10 | 16% |
| Brahma Lodge | 3,380 | $780,000 | 1/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Salisbury — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Spence — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5108 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Paralowie profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Paralowie has a median sale price of $780,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $305 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 15,872 people to 17,504. It sits about 19 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Salisbury Interchange station is roughly 3.3 km away. Local government is Salisbury council, and the federal seat is Spence.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Paralowie vs Burton · Paralowie vs Salisbury North.
Nearby guides: Burton · Salisbury North · Salisbury Downs · Parafield Gardens · Salisbury · Brahma Lodge.
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