Paralowie SA

Postcode 5108 · Salisbury LGA

Paralowie is a well-established suburb in South Australia within the Salisbury local government area (postcode 5108). With a population of 17,504, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Paralowie is $765,000, having surged 15.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $386,000 (+2.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $448. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Paralowie is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 952, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 67 bus stops. The crime rate in the Salisbury LGA is moderate at 5,404 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Paralowie offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($765K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +15.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$765K/$950K Near Median
Affordability9.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+15.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$52,879
Mean Income$55,027
Earners10,830
YoY Change+4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$765K
15.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$386K
2.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$305
POPULATION
17,504
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,479
Personal Income /wk$678
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Salisbury LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,404
Total Incidents946
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops67
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA952
Total Students2,501
Government2
Independent1
Paralowie SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 909
Settlers Farm Campus R-6Primary · Government · ICSEA 951
Bethany Christian School IncorporatedPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 996
Data: 2025-Q4