Parakylia at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Parakylia.
The postcode for Parakylia is 5720 (SA).
Parakylia (5720) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Parakylia has roughly 6 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parakylia 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parakylia's population at 6, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
6
Median age
60
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$85/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Parakylia.
Frequently asked
About Parakylia.
- What is the Parakylia postcode?
- Parakylia is in the 5720 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Parakylia?
- Parakylia is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5720, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Parakylia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $85.
- How walkable is Parakylia?
- Parakylia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parakylia?
- Parakylia is close to Roxby Downs Station, Mount Vivian, Wirraminna, Millers Creek, Olympic Dam.
- What is the population of Parakylia?
- The population of Parakylia is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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