Parawa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Parawa.
The postcode for Parawa is 5203 (SA).
Parawa (5203) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia.
Parawa has roughly 91 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Parawa 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parawa's population at 91, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 45% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
56
Family households
68%
Lone person
45%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parawa.
Local schools for Parawa
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Government School Catchment
Yankalilla Area School
Rapid Bay Primary School
Myponga 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 Parawa.
- What is the Parawa postcode?
- Parawa is in the 5203 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Parawa?
- Parawa is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5203, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Parawa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Parawa?
- There are 3 schools serving Parawa on this page, including Yankalilla Area School, Rapid Bay Primary School, Myponga Primary School.
- How walkable is Parawa?
- Parawa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parawa?
- Parawa is close to Torrens Vale, Willow Creek, Hay Flat, Bald Hills, Yankalilla.
- What is the population of Parawa?
- The population of Parawa is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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