History

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

Market gardening

A market garden is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and restaurants. It is distinguishable from other types of farming by the diversity of crops grown on a small area of land, typically, from under one acre ...

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

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

 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.

Burton Primitive Methodist Cemetery

Located on Bolivar Road, Paralowie, the now closed cemetery is the only reminder we have of 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 1858 also existed here and was used as a school until the 1950s.
The first burial was that of George Diment, aged 10½ 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 farmhouse located at Settler's Court, Paralowie is confirmed as a State Heritage Place on the South Australian Heritage Register, because of the Burdett family who lived on the property, who both developed a cattle stud and influenced local affairs. It is an excellent example of the larger pastoral properties which was typical of the region before the urban development after World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

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Paralowie House and grounds

The villa, built in 1894, noted as an indicative place on the Australian Heritage Database and located on Waterloo Corner Road 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. The house was often used for bonfires and gatherings during the Boer war

Boer War

The Boer Wars were two wars fought between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics, the Oranje Vrijstaat and the Republiek van Transvaal ....

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