Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Paralowie
8 km²
Noticeably younger and more diverse than the state average, Paralowie is a growing community with a strong presence of young families. The typical resident is just 35, and with children under 15 making up over 20% of the population, homes here are often large and full. It is a culturally rich area where nearly a third of people were born overseas and many use a language other than English at home. While it faces some economic challenges, the neighbourhood is highly walkable and provides easy access to local services.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
19 schools within reach make Paralowie convenient for families.
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The population is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35. It is also a family-heavy area, as children under 15 are far more common here than in most other similar places.
Many residents have roots beyond Australia, with 30% born overseas, a figure well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
Language diversity is a standout feature; 30.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the South Australian average. About 7.7% of residents speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community, 42%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians, Buddhists, and Muslims.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who finished Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 45.6%.
Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical family earning $1,644 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.
About 29.1% of people live with a long-term health condition. A higher than average proportion of residents, 9.8%, report a mental health condition.
More people here care for children unpaid (28.6%) compared to most areas, though volunteering is much lower than the state average at 8.4%.
The First Nations community is relatively large and noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. Year 12 completion for this group is 40.7%, well above the state and national figures.
Households here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, with 75% driving to work and very few using public transport. However, 99.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a transit stop.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.
The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, and retail.
Paralowie ranks among the lowest areas for overall advantage, specifically in terms of education and job skills.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 402mm, which is far above the South Australian average of 143mm.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and almost 80% within easy reach of groceries.