Paruna 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 Paruna Compares
Paruna vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Paruna | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $850 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $70 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $455 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 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.
Paruna is a locality 197 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5311. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Loxton Waikerie.
According to the 2021 Census, Paruna has a population of 36 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $850, below the SA average. The Indigenous population is 3 (8.3% of residents).
Housing in Paruna includes a median weekly rent of $70, median monthly mortgage repayment of $455, with 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Paruna scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Paruna is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Paruna Details
| Postcode | 5311 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 36 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $70 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $455 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 277.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (8.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.7172304 |
| Longitude | 140.7431315 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 197 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Loxton Waikerie |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (11.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (11.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (30.6%) |
| 65+ years | 10 (27.8%) |
Housing Tenure
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)
| Asthma | 5 (13.9%) |
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 (41.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (35.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (23.5%) |
Suburbs Near Paruna
Same Postcode (5311)
More Paruna 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.