Paralowie is a suburb in the north of

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, South Australia, 21.4 km north of the

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. It is predominantly a residential suburb.

History

Settlement of the area dates from the late 19th century, with land used predominantly for

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s and farms. Significant development did not occur until the post

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years. Rapid growth occurred from the 1980s through to the mid-1990s. The population increased marginally between 2001 and 2006, a result of new dwellings being added to the area.City of Salisbury Community Profile (2008).

Places of significance

Burton Primitive Methodist Cemetery

Located on Bolivar Road, Paralowie, the now-closed cemetery is the only reminder of the Burton Methodist Church (used to stand by the side of Burton Road), built-in 1915, closed in 1950 and later demolished, and now marked with a memorial stone. An earlier church built in June 1858 also existed here and was used as a school until the 1950s. The first burial was that of George Diment, aged 10 years in December 1866; burials continued until 1957, after which there was a substantial gap until the last burial in April 1971. Attempts have been made to restore the vandalised headstones in the cemetery because it is a site of historical significance.

Settler's Court

The former farmhouse located at 8 Settler's Court, Paralowie is listed as a State Heritage Place on the

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, because the Burdett family who lived on the property, who both developed a cattle stud and influenced local affairs. Also known as Judd's Homestead. It is reported as being "an important example of the larger pastoral properties that characterised the region prior to the urban development after

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Paralowie House and grounds

The villa located at 94 Waterloo Corner Road which was built in 1894, is listed both as a State Heritage Place on the South Australian Heritage Register and on the former Register of the National Estate. It is historically representative of the time which Salisbury North had not yet been incorporated into the Adelaide metropolitan area, but instead was home to a number of larger estates in what was still a semi-rural environment. It is an example of popular late 19th century architecture and is still in excellent condition.Australian Heritage Database (2008). The house was often used for bonfires and gatherings during the

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. The premises is now used for a Commonwealth funded youth homelessness early intervention program run by the UnitingCare Wesley church.UnitingCare Wesley (2008).

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