Paringa

SA 5340 • Rest of SA

1,131
Population (2021)
$41,600
Median Income
17.57 km²
Area
49m
Elevation

About Paringa

Paringa is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Renmark Paringa (District Council) area. With a population of 1,131 and a median income of $41,600, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 17.57 km² at an elevation of 49m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of SA.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Paringa is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Paringa falls under postcode 5340 and is governed by Renmark Paringa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Chaffey electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5340
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.18°, 140.78°
Statistical Area
Rest of SA
Area
17.57 km²
Elevation
49m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$200
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,105
Census 2021
1,131
2.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,268
Income 2021
$41,600
21.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 864
Born Overseas 141

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 18
  • 2. Indonesia 8
  • 3. Italy 5
  • 4. Germany 4
  • 5. India 4
  • 6. Philippines 4
  • 7. South Africa 4
  • 8. United States 4
  • 9. Cambodia 3
  • 10. Nepal 3
  • 11. Samoa 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 441
English 417
German 151
Scottish 95
Irish 54
Greek 40
Australian Aboriginal 30
Italian 30
Croatian 11
Hungarian 6

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

764
Both parents born in Australia
191
Both parents born overseas
66
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.6%
Christianity
42.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
65 (5.7%)
5-14 years
124 (11.0%)
15-19 years
55 (4.9%)
20-24 years
70 (6.2%)
25-34 years
172 (15.2%)
35-44 years
123 (10.9%)
45-54 years
131 (11.6%)
55-64 years
154 (13.6%)
65-74 years
153 (13.5%)
75-84 years
75 (6.6%)
85+ years
13 (1.1%)

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