Parawa, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Parawa, in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area.
| Locality | Parawa |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Yankalilla |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.55965 |
| Longitude | 138.33648 |
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 75.2 km² |
| Elevation | 364 m |
| Postcode | 5203 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 74 km south-southwest |
Parawa is a locality in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 76. The locality covers an area of 75.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 364 m above sea level. It lies approximately 74 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Parawa is located at 35.5596°S, 138.3365°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5203. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Parawa rests against the rolling contours of the Fleurieu Peninsula, a landscape where the muted greens of grazing paddocks meet the deeper hues of native scrub. It lies 51.8 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 10.8 km south-south-east of Normanville. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a whisper from the nearby coast, and often carries the lowing of cattle or the distant bleating of sheep, sounds that seem to drift on the same breezes that rustle through the hardy grasses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-dramatic cloud formations, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the weathered fences and the occasional stands of gum trees that punctuate the rolling terrain. The land itself feels ancient, its slopes sculpted by millennia of wind and rain, a quiet testament to the enduring forces of nature.
The history of Parawa is deeply intertwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its economy built on the rich, fertile soils that have sustained generations of farming families. While sheep and cattle remain central to its identity, the agricultural landscape has adapted, with pockets of horticulture and viticulture now contributing to the local character. The proximity to the coast influences the rhythm of life, drawing visitors for its rugged beauty and the promise of fresh sea air, though Parawa itself maintains a quiet, almost introspective presence. It is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a living presence, felt in the enduring stone walls and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside, each with its own story to tell.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parawa, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Parawa, in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area.
Detailed location data for Parawa includes the postcode (5203), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Yankalilla), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Parawa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |