Murray and Mallee

Paringa

Paringa at a glance

Walk score

8

Very car dependent

Population

1,131

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Paringa.

The postcode for Paringa is 5340 (SA).

Paringa (5340) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.

Paringa has roughly 1,131 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.

Paringa scores 8/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Paringa's population at 1,131, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,131

Median age

41

Family households

69%

Lone person

28%

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)

$385/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$320/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

20%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,131

Median age: 41

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

11

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY7 (63.6%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON4 (36.4%)

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.

Walk Score

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Paringa.

Local schools for Paringa

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Government School Catchment

Renmark High School

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Renmark Primary School

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Renmark West Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Paringa.

What is the Paringa postcode?
Paringa is in the 5340 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
Where is Paringa?
Paringa is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5340, in the Murray and Mallee region.
What is the average rent in Paringa?
The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $320.
What schools are in Paringa?
There are 6 schools serving Paringa on this page, including St Joseph's School, Renmark High School, Renmark Primary School.
How walkable is Paringa?
Paringa has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Paringa?
Paringa is close to Murtho, Renmark, Crescent, Mundic Creek, Renmark West.
What is the population of Paringa?
The population of Paringa is approximately 1,131 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.

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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