Parnaroo 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 Parnaroo Compares
Parnaroo vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Parnaroo | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,750 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
Parnaroo is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5422. It lies roughly 220 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Peterborough.
According to the 2021 Census, Parnaroo has a population of 6 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,750, above the SA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Parnaroo scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Parnaroo is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Parnaroo Details
| Postcode | 5422 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,750/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,399/week |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 336.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 50.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.9942774 |
| Longitude | 139.1040189 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 220 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Peterborough |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Cancer | 3 (50.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Parnaroo
Same Postcode (5422)
More Parnaroo Data
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.