Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Parafield
5 km²
A very young population defines Parafield, where the typical resident is just 22 years old. This sparsely populated area has seen its population shrink by 72% since 2011, leaving only 21 people. The community is largely made up of youth and young adults who have never been married. With a high proportion of recent overseas arrivals, the area has a distinct international feel despite its small size.
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The area is exceptionally young, with no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over. Most residents are between 15 and 24, and 85.7% have never been married.
People born overseas make up 28.6% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, Irish and English.
Around 14.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this is well below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.
About 38.1% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Other residents identify as Christian.
While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 76.2% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national average. There are 28 schools within 3 km.
The typical weekly personal income is $274, which is far below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns more than $2,000 a week.
Residents are in good health, with no one reporting a long-term health condition or a need for help with daily activities, far below state and national levels.
Volunteer rates are 14.3%, which is about the same as the national figure. No residents report providing unpaid care or performing significant housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of weekly departures and stops per 1,000 people. Most residents use trains or buses to get around.
The population is very mobile; 66.7% moved in the last five years, and 71.1% are recent arrivals from overseas, both far above national figures.
No adults in the area are currently working or looking for work, which is far below the national rate of 61.1%.
The area is largely non-residential with a population estimate of 18 and a small count of 38 businesses.
The area receives 477mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the South Australian average. Typical maximum temperatures are around 23 degrees.
Parafield is very walkable, with 95.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Public transport is also very close, with 85.5% of homes within 10 minutes of a stop.