Paralowie

SA 5108 • Greater Adelaide

17,504
Population (2021)
$35,256
Median Income
6.73 km²
Area
23m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableFamily-FriendlyNorthern Adelaide

About Paralowie

Paralowie is a family suburb of 17,500 residents in Adelaide's northern corridor, 19 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Salisbury. Developed from the 1990s, it offers modern family homes at accessible prices. The suburb connects to nearby rail stations and major roads, providing reasonable city access.

The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Indian, Vietnamese, and African communities. Shopping and schools serve a young family demographic, and the community has a strong family focus. Paralowie attracts first-home buyers and migrant families seeking affordable modern housing in Adelaide's diverse northern corridor.

Paralowie falls under postcode 5108 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ramsay electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5108
Urban Area
Salisbury - West
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.76°, 138.61°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
6.73 km²
Elevation
23m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Paralowie Shopping Centre Bolivar Road & Liberator Drive Paralowie 5108 SA
  • Woolworths
    337 Whites Road Paralowie 5108 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$305
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,530
Census 2021
17,504
5.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,964
Income 2021
$35,256
21.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,580
Born Overseas 5,305

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 651
  • 2. Vietnam 588
  • 3. Afghanistan 567
  • 4. Cambodia 462
  • 5. India 450
  • 6. Philippines 310
  • 7. Pakistan 127
  • 8. New Zealand 121
  • 9. Thailand 108
  • 10. Poland 102
  • 11. Iran 70
  • 12. Scotland 67
  • 13. Italy 60
  • 14. Myanmar 58
  • 15. Greece 55

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,496
Australian 5,185
Scottish 948
Irish 915
Vietnamese 866
German 847
Italian 597
Australian Aboriginal 499
Filipino 467
Indian 446

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,030
Both parents born in Australia
7,866
Both parents born overseas
1,959
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.2%
Christianity
33.4%
Buddhism
7.8%
Islam
7.6%
Hinduism
2.2%
Sikhism
1.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,145 (6.5%)
5-14 years
2,569 (14.7%)
15-19 years
1,198 (6.8%)
20-24 years
1,264 (7.2%)
25-34 years
2,533 (14.5%)
35-44 years
2,510 (14.3%)
45-54 years
2,349 (13.4%)
55-64 years
2,135 (12.2%)
65-74 years
1,288 (7.4%)
75-84 years
433 (2.5%)
85+ years
92 (0.5%)

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