Paralowie
SA 5108 · Salisbury
17,504 (2021) → 17,999 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Paralowie is a stable suburb in Salisbury, SA 5108, about 19km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $737K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Paralowie has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5108 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.72%), Vietnam (3.36%), Afghanistan (3.24%), Cambodia (2.64%), India (2.57%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.82%), Khmer (4.09%), Punjabi (1.49%), Arabic (1.42%), Spanish (1.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bethany Christian School IncorporatedPrimary · IndependentICSEA 996
- Settlers Farm Campus R-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Paralowie SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 909
- Temple Christian College - Bethany CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 937
- The Pines SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 967
- Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 946
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 926
- Lake Windemere B-6 SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 924
- Salisbury North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 897
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para CampusCombined · Government · 2.6km
- Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1000
- Garden CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1029
- Salisbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 907
- Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 968
- Thomas More CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 973
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Paralowie
Is Paralowie safe?
Paralowie has a residential safety score of 60/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,405 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Paralowie?
In Paralowie, the median house price is $737K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Paralowie from Adelaide CBD?
Paralowie is about 19.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Paralowie?
Paralowie has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 952 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Paralowie?
Paralowie has a transport score of 59/100 and 67 bus stops.