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Paringa, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Paringa is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,129. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,129 Population 3/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,040 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,040 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Paringa

Paringa

Paringa is a small town in the Riverland of South Australia, 17 kilometres from the border with Victoria. It is known for its vineyards and almond, citrus and stone fruit orchards. Its main feature is a six-span bridge that crosses the River Murray. One of the spans can be raised to allow houseboats and paddle-steamers to pass underneath.

People

Population1,129
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,040
Per Capita$27,040
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership79.6%
Housing Units452

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,129
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates-34.1764°, 140.7858°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,040
Median Age41.0 years

About Paringa

Paringa is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,129. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Paringa has a population of 1,129 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 348.4 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,129
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
348.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Paringa vs Australia Average

The median household income in Paringa is $27,040, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,040 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $520, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Paringa vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,040
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,040
Avg Weekly Wage$520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Paringa is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 79.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 452 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.6%
Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units452

Property Tax

Climate in Paringa

Paringa has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 242 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 16.4° / 33.8° 17.2
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 16° / 32.8° 20.6
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.4° 13.0
Apr 17°C / 63°F 9.3° / 24.8° 21.6
May 13.3°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20° 14.8
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 4.3° / 16.8° 19.0
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 3.8° / 16.6° 18.0
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 4.4° / 18.4° 20.9
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 6.7° / 22.2° 20.2
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 9.2° / 25.6° 30.8
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 12.4° / 29° 21.6
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 14.4° / 31.3° 24.3
Paringa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-34.1764°N, 140.7858°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.38"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 12, 2007.

Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 98 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
July 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in

Paringa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and March the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Paringa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Paringa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Olivewood-National Trust
Renmark Paringa Community Museum
Wilabalangaloo Reserve-National Trust

Libraries in Paringa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berri Public Library0.0
Renmark Library0.0

Gas Stations in Paringa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Stadiums & Teams in Paringa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paringa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Renmark AirportRMKMedium Airport
Barmera AirportSmall Airport
Loxton AirportSmall Airport
Loxton private stripSmall Airport
Neds Corner AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Paringa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paringa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Victorious Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paringa

What is the population of Paringa?

Paringa has a population of 1,129 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 348.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Paringa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,040, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Paringa?

Paringa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.

How is the job market in Paringa?

The job market in Paringa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $520. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Paringa?

The median home value in Paringa is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 79.6%.

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