Paris Creek Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Paris Creek Compares
Paris Creek vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Paris Creek | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,768 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $345 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,928 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 52 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Paris Creek is a locality 39 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5201. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Alexandrina.
According to the 2021 Census, Paris Creek has a population of 206 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,768, above the SA average.
Housing in Paris Creek includes a median weekly rent of $345, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,928, with 72 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Paris Creek scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Paris Creek is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Paris Creek Details
| Postcode | 5201 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 206 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,768/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $345 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,928 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 25.1 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 72 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.2476247 |
| Longitude | 138.7861912 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 39 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Alexandrina |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 36 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (7.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 42 (20.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 69 (33.5%) |
| 65+ years | 46 (22.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 22 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 18 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (5.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.4%) |
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 | 15 (20.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (36.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (43.2%) |
Suburbs Near Paris Creek
Same Postcode (5201)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.