Para Vista (SA)

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According to the latest demographic assessments for the wider region and address updates verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Para Vista has an estimated population of 3,148 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 125 residents (4.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 3,023 residents. This adjustment is based on a resident population estimate of 3,134 by Districts, derived from the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, combined with 17 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. Such population levels result in a density of 2,156 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national localities monitored by Districts. The suburb of Para Vista outpaced the broader SA3 region's growth of 3.9% with its own 4.1% expansion, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. This population gain was almost exclusively propelled by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as the lone source of demographic growth in recent times.

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The suburb of Para Vista has a workforce with solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.6% according to aggregated statistical district statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,409, while the unemployment rate was 2.7% higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 3.8%. Labor force participation was also notably lower, standing at 58.3% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Based on Census data, a modest 7.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax statistics compiled at the postcode level by Districts for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Para Vista recorded a median income of $48,333 and an average income of $53,251. These figures sit below the national average and compare to Greater Adelaide statistics of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would translate to a median of $53,248 and an average of $58,667 as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Para Vista all placed in the 18th percentile nationally. Income distribution statistics show that 31.8% of residents (1,001 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the regional distribution where also fall in this bracket. Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining just of their income, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Para Vista consisted of 82.3% detached houses and 17.7% alternative housing options like townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metro Adelaide. Home ownership rates were identical to the Adelaide metropolitan benchmark at 31.3%, with remaining households holding mortgages (37.5%) or renting (31.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while median weekly rent was $285 compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $320. On a national scale, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 66.5% of local households, consisting of 27.3% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 13.5% single parents. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, including single-person households at 31.0% and group housing arrangements at 2.5%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational characteristics show lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with university graduates representing 18.2% of the population compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 36.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificate level qualifications at 26.5%.

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Public transport infrastructure includes 19 active passenger transport stops in the suburb of Para Vista, served by bus networks. These stops accommodate 9 routes that run a combined 707 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 196 meters from their nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 87% of commuters traveling by car and 9% using buses, while vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 cars per home. Remote work is low, with 7.2% of residents working from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators point to challenges in the suburb of Para Vista, based on mortality and chronic illness data across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance coverage at 48% of the population (approximately 1,513 people). This is below the Greater Adelaide coverage rate of 52.7% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Demographic records show the suburb of Para Vista has higher cultural diversity than most markets, with 30.0% of residents born outside Australia and 26.5% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 40.7% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.5% of the population compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age in the suburb of Para Vista is 39 years, matching the metropolitan Adelaide median of 39 and close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Adelaide, the 75 - 84 age group is overrepresented at 7.8%, while the 65 - 74 bracket is underrepresented at 8.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 6.2% to 7.8%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 13.0% to 14.4%, whereas the 65 to 74 group fell from 12.1% to 8.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile of the suburb of Para Vista will change by with the to cohort projected to expand by to add residents and reach while the to cohort is expected to lose residents.

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Para Vista currently has an estimated 185 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 102 children aged 0-2 and 68 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 203 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 294. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).