Wakefield
Parham
Parham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
185
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Parham.
Parham (5501) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Parham has roughly 185 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Parham 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parham's population at 185, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
185
Median age
56
Family households
49%
Lone person
43%
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)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
185
Median age: 56
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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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 Parham.
Local schools for Parham
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Government School Catchment
Mallala Primary School
Port Wakefield Primary School
Two Wells 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 Parham.
- What is the Parham postcode?
- Parham is in the 5501 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Parham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Parham?
- There are 10 schools serving Parham on this page, including Mallala Primary School, Port Wakefield Primary School, Two Wells Primary School.
- How walkable is Parham?
- Parham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parham?
- Parham is close to Webb Beach, Windsor, Thompson Beach, Wild Horse Plains, Long Plains.
- What is the population of Parham?
- Parham has approximately 185 residents. 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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