Parafield Gardens at a glance
Median house
$875,500
Median unit
$218,880
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
18.5k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Parafield Gardens.
The postcode for Parafield Gardens is 5107 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Parafield Gardens is $875,500.
Parafield Gardens (5107) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $875,500, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Parafield Gardens has roughly 18,467 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Parafield Gardens scores 6/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parafield Gardens's population at 18,467, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,467
Median age
36
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $875,500 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $218,880, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $175,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$875,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $218,880.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$875,500
$218,880
18,467
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.56% (median rent $600/wk against a $875,500 price tag). Units yield 12.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.56%
Based on $875,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202612.35%
Based on $218,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
6
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parafield Gardens.
Local schools for Parafield Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karrendi Primary School
Parafield Gardens High School
Parafield Gardens Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Parafield Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Parafield Gardens?
- The median house price in Parafield Gardens, SA 5107 is $875,500. The median unit price is $218,880.
- What is the Parafield Gardens postcode?
- Parafield Gardens is in the 5107 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Parafield Gardens?
- Parafield Gardens is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5107. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Parafield Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Parafield Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Parafield Gardens on this page, including Karrendi Primary School, Parafield Gardens High School, Parafield Gardens Primary School.
- How walkable is Parafield Gardens?
- Parafield Gardens has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Parafield Gardens?
- Parafield Gardens is close to Green Fields, Parafield, Parafield Airport, Salisbury Downs, Mawson Lakes.
- What is the population of Parafield Gardens?
- The population of Parafield Gardens is approximately 18,467 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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