Parilla at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
159
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Parilla.
The postcode for Parilla is 5303 (SA).
Parilla (5303) sits in the Southern Mallee region of South Australia.
Parilla has roughly 159 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parilla 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parilla's population at 159, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
159
Median age
40
Family households
77%
Lone person
25%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
159
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Parilla.
Local schools for Parilla
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Government School Catchment
Pinnaroo Primary School
Lameroo Regional Community School
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Frequently asked
About Parilla.
- What is the Parilla postcode?
- Parilla is in the 5303 postcode, in SA, in the Southern Mallee region.
- Where is Parilla?
- Parilla is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5303, in the Southern Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Parilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Parilla?
- There are 2 schools serving Parilla on this page, including Pinnaroo Primary School, Lameroo Regional Community School.
- How walkable is Parilla?
- Parilla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Parilla?
- Parilla is close to Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karte, Karte, Smithville.
- What is the population of Parilla?
- The population of Parilla is approximately 159 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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