Parliament House at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.2k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Parliament House.
The postcode for Parliament House is 5000 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Parliament House (5000) sits in the Adelaide region of South Australia.
Parliament House has roughly 18,202 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Parliament House scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 10 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Parliament House's population at 18,202, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
18,202
Median age
31
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,202
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Parliament House.
Local schools for Parliament House
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Government School Catchment
Adelaide Botanic High School
Adelaide High School
Gilles Street Primary School
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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 Parliament House.
- What is the Parliament House postcode?
- Parliament House is in the 5000 postcode, in SA, in the City of Adelaide region.
- Where is Parliament House?
- Parliament House is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5000. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Adelaide region.
- What is the average rent in Parliament House?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Parliament House?
- There are 20 schools serving Parliament House on this page, including Youthinc. Enterprise Academy, Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY), Adelaide Botanic High School.
- How walkable is Parliament House?
- Parliament House has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Parliament House?
- Parliament House is close to Station Arcade, Rundle Mall, City West Campus, North Adelaide, Adelaide Bc.
- What is the population of Parliament House?
- The population of Parliament House is approximately 18,202 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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