Paracombe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
435
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Paracombe.
The postcode for Paracombe is 5132 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Paracombe (5132) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia.
Paracombe has roughly 435 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Paracombe scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paracombe's population at 435, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
435
Median age
47
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
435
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Paracombe.
Local schools for Paracombe
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Paracombe Primary and Preschool
Tea Tree Gully Primary School
St Agnes School P - 6
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Paracombe.
- What is the Paracombe postcode?
- Paracombe is in the 5132 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Paracombe?
- Paracombe is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5132. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Paracombe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $263, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Paracombe?
- There are 20 schools serving Paracombe on this page, including Paracombe Primary and Preschool, Tea Tree Gully Primary School, St Agnes School P - 6.
- How walkable is Paracombe?
- Paracombe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Paracombe?
- Paracombe is close to Houghton, Millbrook, Castambul, Highbury, Vista.
- What is the population of Paracombe?
- The population of Paracombe is approximately 435 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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