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.
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
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,131
Median age: 41
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Paringa.
Local schools for Paringa
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Government School Catchment
Renmark High School
Renmark Primary School
Renmark West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Paringa.
- What is the Paringa postcode?
- Paringa is in the 5340 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Paringa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $330.
- 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?
- Paringa has approximately 1,131 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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