Population 412 (2011 census) Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30) Postal code 5303 Federal division Division of Barker | Postcode(s) 5303 State electorate(s) Hammond Local time Thursday 6:03 PM | |
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Location 26 km (16 mi) W of Pinnaroo LGA(s) Southern Mallee District Council Weather 29°C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 35% Humidity | ||
Parilla is a town in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia. At the 2011 census, Parilla had a population of 412.
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Map of Parilla SA 5303, Australia
The town's mascots are "Alf and Edith the Galah and Echidna", which can be found on the signs entering Parilla.
There is an active Church, and payphone.
The historic Surrender Tree at Neptune Farm on Parilla South Road, planted to commemorate the surrender of the Japanese in World War I, is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.
Transport and Industry
Parilla is on the Mallee Highway and Pinnaroo railway line between Lameroo and Pinnaroo. Parilla has traditionally been a local centre for grain growing, although it is now known for growing vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. There are bulk grain silos adjacent to the railway line, however grain is freighted out by road, as are vegetables.