Parilla Postcode
South Australia
Located in South Australia, Parilla is a locality approximately 197 kilometres from Adelaide. The postcode for Parilla is 5303, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Parilla has a population of 159 (90 males, 71 females). The median age is 40 years.
The median weekly household income in Parilla is $1,687, with a median personal income of $900 per week.
The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $661.
In terms of birthplace, 76% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are South Africa (20), New Zealand (5), and Philippines (4).
76.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Parilla shows 88 people employed (62 full-time, 20 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (20), machinery operators (6), and labourers (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Parilla has an IRSAD score of 982 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Parilla covers an area of 739.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Parilla sits within the Murray and Mallee area, part of the broader South Australia - South East region. It falls under the Southern Mallee local government area.
The federal electorate for Parilla is Barker (Rural).
Parilla Details
| Postcode | 5303 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 159 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,687/week |
| Median Personal Income | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $661 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 739.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 57 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 78.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.9%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.2850 |
| Longitude | 140.7209 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 197 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Southern Mallee |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 27 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 49 (30.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 43 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 23 (14.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 16 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (8.1%) |
| Asthma | 12 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (14.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (44.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (42.0%) |