Paris Creek
SA 5201 • South Australia
About Paris Creek
Paris Creek is a small rural locality in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, situated within the Mount Barker District Council area, approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. The locality covers around 25 square kilometres of rolling hills and farmland, with a population of 206 at the 2021 Census. The median household income of approximately $48,109 is moderate, reflecting a mix of semi-rural lifestyle properties and farming holdings. Paris Creek sits within the scenic Adelaide Hills wine and agriculture belt, sharing the area with nearby localities such as Meadows, Macclesfield, and Strathalbyn.
Paris Creek is best known locally for Paris Creek Farms, an organic dairy and factory that has become a prominent producer of artisan dairy products sold across South Australia. The surrounding landscape features rolling green hills, creeks, and the pastoral scenery that defines the Adelaide Hills hinterland. Residents travel to nearby Meadows (approximately 5 kilometres) and Mount Barker (approximately 16 kilometres) for shopping, services, and schooling. The locality appeals to those seeking a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of the Adelaide metropolitan area, with the Southern Fleurieu and Fleurieu Peninsula day trips adding to the area's appeal.
Paris Creek falls under postcode 5201 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Adelaide Hills regional services — Mount Barker / Adelaide Approx. 20 min to Mount Barker
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Eastern Freeway provides main access to Adelaide; car essential
Rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; all errands require driving to nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mawson Road