Parafield at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
21
Median age 22
The brief
What to know about Parafield.
The postcode for Parafield is 5106 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Parafield (5106) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia.
Parafield has roughly 21 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Parafield scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parafield's population at 21, with a median age of 22. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
21
Median age
22
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$309/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 22
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Safety
Crime and safety.
215
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.
56
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parafield.
Local schools for Parafield
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Government School Catchment
Karrendi Primary School
Parafield Gardens High School
Para Hills High School
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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 Parafield.
- What is the Parafield postcode?
- Parafield is in the 5106 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Parafield?
- Parafield is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5106. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Parafield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $309, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Parafield?
- There are 20 schools serving Parafield on this page, including Thomas More College, Karrendi Primary School, Parafield Gardens High School.
- How walkable is Parafield?
- Parafield has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Parafield?
- Parafield is close to Parafield Airport, Salisbury South Bc, Salisbury South Dc, Salisbury South, Para Hills West.
- What is the population of Parafield?
- The population of Parafield is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 22.
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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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