Paradise
Compared with nearby Campbelltown and Athelstone, its 2,019.8 people per sq km create a more compact residential setting. The median age is 43, or 3 years above the national figure, while 35.0% of residents were born overseas, 13.4 percentage points above national levels. A 41.0% university-educated share, 10.9 points above national, supports professional households, while 75.7% separate houses and a 5.8-point rise in the senior share reinforce its aging-trajectory profile.
Population
7,217
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,386/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
95
Median House
$1.1M
First quarter 2026
Paradise suits buyers seeking established three-bedroom housing, with 58.3% of homes containing 3 bedrooms and 75.7% classified as separate houses. A typical mortgage payment is listed at $1,597 per month, equal to 26.6% of household income, below the 23.8% rent-to-income figure only in the sense that ownership carries the larger burden. With 37.0% owned outright and 31.4% mortgaged, the suburb has a substantial established-owner base. Buyers should compare older detached homes with the smaller 8.4% apartment and 15.8% semi-detached segments, because dwelling type will drive maintenance and renovation costs.
For Buyers
Paradise suits buyers seeking established three-bedroom housing, with 58.3% of homes containing 3 bedrooms and 75.7% classified as separate houses. A typical mortgage payment is listed at $1,597 per month, equal to 26.6% of household income, below the 23.8% rent-to-income figure only in the sense that ownership carries the larger burden. With 37.0% owned outright and 31.4% mortgaged, the suburb has a substantial established-owner base. Buyers should compare older detached homes with the smaller 8.4% apartment and 15.8% semi-detached segments, because dwelling type will drive maintenance and renovation costs.
For Investors
Paradise has a 27.9% renting share, a $330 weekly rent and a 6.6% vacancy rate, creating an investable market but not one with exceptionally tight availability. Rent represents 23.8% of household income, lower than the 26.6% mortgage burden, which may support tenant affordability relative to local ownership costs. Development activity is notable, with 98 applications lodged over 12 months, including detached and terrace-style proposals. That pipeline can improve housing choice, but it may also add competition for older rentals. Annual price growth of 4.8% between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026 is higher than a flat result, while the suburb's established status and overseas-migration driver support ongoing demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
484
Last 12 Months
95
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Paradise
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Paradise Primary School
Charles Campbell College
Adelaide East Education Centre
Demographics
Paradise has a median age of 43, which is 3 years above the national figure, and its aging trajectory is reflected in a 5.8-point increase in the senior share. Household size averages 2.4 people, 0.1 below the national comparison, with couples without children forming 42.4% of families and couples with children 42.3%. The overseas-born share is 35.0%, 13.4 percentage points above national levels, helping explain the presence of Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Greek and Arabic language groups. English ancestry counts 1,808 residents and Italian ancestry 1,780, followed by Chinese ancestry at 514. University participation is 41.0%, or 10.9 points above national, higher than the suburb's household-income percentile of 39.5. Compared with nearby Campbelltown and Athelstone, Paradise combines an older age profile with strong international and university-educated representation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.7%
Houses
15.8%
Townhouse
8.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Paradise is dominated by established family housing: 75.7% of dwellings are separate houses, 15.8% are semi-detached and 8.4% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 58.3%, while 4 or more bedrooms represent 22.4%, so the stock is more family-oriented than small-dwelling focused. Ownership is split between 37.0% outright, 31.4% with a mortgage and 27.9% renting. The price-to-income pressure is reflected in a 26.6% mortgage-to-income ratio, compared with 23.8% for rent. This tenure mix supports stability because many owners are established, but the 6.6% vacancy rate gives renters more choice than in a tightly constrained market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,597
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$330
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$710
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
201
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.3%
Couples with children
42.4%
Couples, no children
14.3%
Single parent
1,942
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Paradise's largest employment industry at 20.5%, or 488 workers, higher than Education at 12.4% and 294 workers. Professional and Technical services account for 9.3% and 222 workers, followed by Construction at 8.4% and 199, and Public Administration at 8.2% and 195. The occupation mix is similarly broad, led by 841 Professionals, 481 Community and Personal Service workers, 473 Clerical and Administrative workers, 463 Trades workers and 357 Managers. Labour-force participation is 59.1%, unemployment is 5.1% and full-time employment is 55.9%, while 1,386 people work part time. SEIFA results are mixed: IEO is decile 6, above the IER decile 3, while IRSD and IRSAD both sit at decile 5. That pattern indicates education and occupation conditions rank higher than income and economic resources, helping explain why professional representation is stronger than the household-income percentile of 39.5.
Unemployment
5.1%
Labour Force
3,680
Unemployed
189
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.9%
Part-time
39.7%
Participation
59.1%
Employed
3,491
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.0%
Postgraduate
11.8%
Born Overseas
35.0%
Dwellings
2,830
Transport to Work
Paradise is practical for car-based households, with 72.4% driving to work compared with 10.3% using public transport, 1.2% walking or cycling and 11.3% working from home. Three local government schools cover primary, combined primary and secondary, and special education settings, giving families access to different school types without implying the same enrolment pathway for every address. Check catchments against the exact property because boundaries can cut across suburb streets. Recorded crime was 265 offences, or 36.7 per 1,000 residents, so street-level inspection remains worthwhile. IRSAD sits at decile 5, a middle position, while IEO is higher at decile 6. Compared with public transport use, car dependence is much higher, making road access and parking more important to daily convenience than active travel.
Drive
72.4%
Public Transport
10.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
11.3%
Population Forecast
+2.14%/yr
(+314 people/yr)
EstablishedParadise is forecast to grow at 2.14% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 35.1% over 10 years, while the trajectory is labelled Aging because the senior share has risen 5.8 points and the young share has fallen 0.3 points. Affordability is described as Stable, moving only from 54.0 in 2011 to 53.8 in 2021, even as rents grew 25.8%. Gentrification signals are mixed: the current forecast score is 43 with an Active stage, while the shift profile records a score of 18 and Not gentrifying. Compared with a suburb experiencing only price-led change, Paradise has stronger demographic momentum because migration and development are working alongside an established housing base.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+611
Net Internal / yr
-52
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +53% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +611/yr, Accelerating: 21% → 27%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
265
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
36.7
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Paradise compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise a good suburb to live in?
Paradise suits households wanting established housing, access to 3 local government schools and a middle-ring setting. The suburb has 7,217 residents, a median age of 43 and 72.4% car commuting. Its 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and 6.6% vacancy rate should be weighed against housing, transport and street-level preferences.
What schools are in Paradise?
Paradise has 3 listed government schools: Paradise Primary School, Charles Campbell College, which provides combined primary and secondary education, and Adelaide East Education Centre, a special education setting. Enrolment zones and eligibility can differ, so families should confirm the address-specific pathway before signing a contract.
Is Paradise safe?
Paradise recorded 265 offences, equivalent to 36.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. That provides a local benchmark, but safety can vary by street, time and incident type. Inspect the immediate area and review recent information before deciding, particularly if comparing Paradise with nearby suburbs.
How is Paradise's population changing?
Growth is forecast at 2.14% annually and is primarily driven by overseas migration. Across the wider area, population change is 35.1% over 10 years. Paradise is also on an Aging trajectory, with the senior share up 5.8 points and the young share down 0.3 points, so growth is occurring alongside demographic change.
What development is occurring in Paradise?
Paradise recorded 98 development applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include proposals for 2 detached dwellings, 3 terrace-style detached dwellings and regulated tree removal. Buyers should check the exact street and planning status because the effect of development will vary between established homes and redevelopment sites.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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