Parndana, SA 5220 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Parndana is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5220, home to 155 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kangaroo Island local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 153 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population155
Median age43
Area2.8 km²
To CBD153 km
LGAKangaroo Island

Demographics

Population
155
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,100 /week
Median personal income
$687 /week
Median family income
$1,375 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kangaroo Island
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$880
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Parndana Campus Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 1 park or reserve
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 11 resolvable premises in Parndana. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 5220 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 33% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2 property damage, 1 violent offences, 1 theft.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Parndana?

Parndana (SA 5220) had 155 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Kangaroo Island local government area.

What is the median rent in Parndana?

The median advertised rent in Parndana is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Parndana?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Parndana covering government sectors. Nearest include: Parndana Campus (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Parndana?

Parndana is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Parndana?

Across postcode 5220, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (2), violent (1), theft (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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