Parafield Gardens
SA 5107 • Greater Adelaide
About Parafield Gardens
Parafield Gardens is a diverse suburb of 18,500 residents in Adelaide's northern corridor, 17 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Salisbury. The suburb developed rapidly from the 1980s, offering affordable family housing near the Parafield Airport technology park. The Salisbury interchange provides rail access, while Hollywood Plaza serves shopping needs.
The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Indian, African, and Vietnamese communities creating diverse dining and cultural life. Schools and facilities serve a family-focused demographic, and the proximity to employment centres adds convenience. Parafield Gardens attracts migrant families seeking community, first-home buyers, and working families wanting Adelaide's north at accessible prices.
Parafield Gardens falls under postcode 5107 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Playford electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDILavender Drive 88 - 94, Parafield Gardens SA 5107
Schools
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71 Shepherdson Road
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15 Bradman Road
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15 Shepherdson Road
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23 Shepherdson Road
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42 Andrew Smith Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 1,515
- 2. Vietnam 933
- 3. England 657
- 4. Afghanistan 655
- 5. Philippines 456
- 6. Cambodia 414
- 7. Pakistan 222
- 8. Iran 126
- 9. Poland 119
- 10. Myanmar 118
- 11. China 107
- 12. Thailand 96
- 13. Italy 88
- 14. Iraq 84
- 15. Scotland 78
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)