Paruna Demographics (SA) Local Stats

Paruna (5311) is a suburb of Mid North, Riverland, South Australia. It is about 196 kms from SA's capital city of Adelaide. Paruna is in the federal electorate of Barker.

In the 2011 census the population of Paruna was 198 and is comprised of approximately 49.0% females and 51.0% males.

The median/average age of the population of Paruna is 49 years of age.

88.8% of people living in the suburb of Paruna were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 2.6% New Zealand, 2.0% England.

92.9% of people living in Paruna speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 4.1% Language spoken at home not stated, 3.1% Italian.

The religious makeup of Paruna is 33.3% No religion, 22.7% Lutheran, 12.1% Religious affiliation not stated, 10.6% Catholic, 10.1% Uniting Church, 7.6% Anglican, 2.0% Christian, nfd, 1.5% Churches of Christ.

56.3% of people are married, 28.5% have never married and 9.5% are divorced and 0.0% are separated. There are 9 widowed people living in Paruna.

57.9% of the people living in Paruna over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 28.0% are working on a part time basis. Paruna has an unemployment rate of 11.2%.

The main occupations of people living in Paruna are 38.1% Managers, 26.8% Labourers, 10.3% Machinery operators & drivers, 9.3% Community & personal service workers, 8.2% Technicians & trades workers, 4.1% Clerical & administrative workers, 3.1% Professionals.

The main industries people from Paruna work in are 56.7% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 13.4% Health care and social assistance, 6.2% Financial and insurance services, 6.2% Construction, 6.2% Manufacturing, 4.1% Accommodation and food services, 4.1% Mining, 3.1% Retail trade.

48.7% of homes are fully owned, and 34.2% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 13.2% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $511 per week and the median household income is $949 per week.

The median rent in Paruna is $70 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $600 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Paruna postcode 5311